Registered Nurse (RN)

Full-time night position that we are seeking a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse to join.

This position is eligible for the following differentials :

Evening $3.00 per hour

Night $5.00 per hour

Weekend $2.00 per hour (in addition to any applicable

differentials)

Salary details for a Unit LPN are listed below in the job description for a Unit LPN.

Unit Registered Nurse

RNs with at least 1 year of experience are eligible for a sign on bonus of up-to

$10,000.

The bonus will be paid out in two installments : the first paycheck and after completion of one year of satisfactory employment.

Please note that current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus.

Job Summary

The Unit RN performs services requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment and skill for carrying out the nursing regimen in support of medical care, based upon the principles of the biological, physiological, behavioral, and social sciences.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by The State of Vermont required.

Experience

Gerontological nursing and knowledge of supervision techniques preferred.

Able to read, write, and speak the English language.

Demonstrate competence as a nursing practitioner.

BLS certification

Unit Licensed Practical Nurse

The salary range for Unit LPN is Min : $28.71 Max : $42.66

An employment bonus of

up to $7,500

is available for an LPN for this role.

Bonus payments are subject to applicable taxes and will be paid out in three installments : after completion of satisfactory probationary period (generally 90 days), after 1 year, and after 2 years of employment.

Please note that current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse performs services requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment and skill for carrying out selected aspects of the designated nursing regiment under the direction of a RN.

Education

Current LPN licensure or compact licensure recognized by The State of Vermont required.

Experience

Gerontological nursing and knowledge of supervision techniques preferred.

Able to read, write, and speak the English language.

Demonstrate competence as a nursing practitioner.

BLS certification

Unit Information

Otter Creek is a more traditional Long-Term Care unit. Residents of Otter Creek are more cognitively intact but are medically unable to live independently. There are many personalities and activities present, and staff have the opportunity to truly know their residents. Assessing well, understanding residents’ conditions, thinking critically while advocating for providing the best home for residents, and being a person, they trust is essential.

About UVMHN / Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing

Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing is a welcoming, secure residence where loved ones are assured of skilled nursing care and assistance with daily living and where privacy is honored, and individuality respected.

Nestled in the farmlands of Middlebury, Helen Porter has accommodations for 105 people, is licensed by the state of Vermont and certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Helen Porter is a skilled and intermediate care residence which specializes in providing a home-like environment.

To learn more about Helen Porter Nursing & Rehabilitation, please click here :

http : / / www.portermedical.org / helen_porter.html

Requirements :

Current RN licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.

Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

Our Total Rewards Package includes :

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Benefits (403b)

Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)

Paid time Time Off

Joining our team has its perks :

We encourage professional growth and development

We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued

We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education

We are committed to great patient ratios

Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals

We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment

Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance

About the Area

Middlebury, VT is everything you'd expect in a quaint Vermont village—a white-steepled church, a Main Street lined with unique shops and a town green. Middlebury, VT is also home to world-renowned Middlebury College. We have a thriving arts scene with museums and art galleries as well as lectures, theater, music and dance performances. For those seeking adventure, Middlebury has the Green and Adirondack Mountains as our backdrops, offering limitless opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, fishing and boating on nearby lakes and streams.

With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.