Job Description

Our nurses are a critical part of the UVM Health team. We celebrate their daily contributions and the positive impact they have on our patients and their health.
At University of Vermont Health, you will work with a diverse group of nurses, physicians, and specialty practitioners who personally care about their patients and community. No matter the location, every employee has a hand in contributing to the wellness of patients. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect at UVM Health.
Unit description: The RN is responsible for direct and indirect professional nursing care to patients, serves as patient advocate, and provides teaching, counseling and emotional comfort to patients and family members. Provides direct care to assigned patients in conformance with hospital policies, professional standards, physician orders, and approved plan of care. Responsible for indirect nursing functions and activities of assigned nursing personnel. Functions within limits of Vermont Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and hospital and nursing department policies and procedures. Supports philosophy, objectives, and goals of nursing department. Nursing process will be utilized in the provision of patient care.
Requirements:
Current RN license to practice professional nursing in the State of Vermont is required.
Experience:
One year of ICU experience to be proficient in all phases of assigned duties.
On-call: Not required.
Incentives: External candidates with 1 year of experience may be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. Additional terms and conditions apply.
Requirements:

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

Our Total Rewards package includes:
Additional benefits may include:
About the area:
Berlin, VT, located centrally in Vermont, is just minutes from the capital city, Montpelier. Our historical downtown areas feature a wonderful and unique assortment of local shopping opportunities, not to mention the many farmers' markets, pick-your-own-fields and community supported agriculture programs (CSAs).
Within a state that boasts 52 state parks, 800 lakes and over 7,000 miles of rivers and streams, you'll find an abundance of opportunities for hiking, skiing, camping, fishing, sailing, swimming and more.
If you're planning to relocate with your family in tow, Vermont is known for its high-quality public education and its well-established private schools. And whether you've always envisioned living in an old farmhouse or a historic Victorian, or building your dream house with your family, Vermont has plenty of real estate opportunities.
With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.
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

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275
122 licensed hospital beds and 153 skilled nursing beds
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Medical practices
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153 physicians and 63 advanced practice providers representing 47 medical specialties
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Patient care encounters at our hospital and clinics
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University of Vermont Health 462 Shelburne Road
Burlington, Vermont 05401
844-UVM-Health (886-4325)
University of Vermont Health is an integrated academic health system that serves more than one million residents across Vermont and Northern New York. We are working to preserve access to care for our families, friends and communities while also innovating to change the way that care is delivered to focus on wellness as much as illness and to control costs.
We provide a workplace that practices non-discrimination and equal opportunity. All qualified persons, regardless of age, race, skin color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, color, place of birth, HIV status, national origin, religion, marital status, language, socioeconomic status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law, are offered equal employment opportunities.

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