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.
This position will be scheduled for one 6:45 p.m. -7:15 a.m. shift every Thursday. No weekend requirement
Salary details for a Unit LPN are listed below in the job description for a Unit LPN.
This position is eligible for shift differentials:
Evening: $3.00 per hour
Night: $5.00 per hour
Weekend $2.00 per hour (in addition to any applicable evening or night differentials)
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
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

About the Post Acute Unit
The goal of the Post Acute Unit at UVMHN Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing is to provide supportive, goal-directed care following surgery and/or hospitalization. Specially-designed treatment programs provide patients with the preparation, support and education that enables them to return home as quickly as possible. Our goal is to help patients reach their highest possible level of independence. A partial list of conditions we work with includes strokes, neurological conditions, orthopedic care, respiratory conditions, and cardiac and post-trauma situations
Routine Therapy services are provided Monday through Friday. We also have the capability of providing therapy six days a week if that is what is required to maximize positive results. Nursing staff provide the necessary extension of therapies when therapy staff are not present to provide direct service. This may include walking, exercises and supervision of other activities set up by the therapy staff.
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 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
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.
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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670
Employees
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138
33 acute care hospital beds and 105 skilled nursing beds
12
Outpatient medical practices
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72 physicians and 32 advanced practice providers
89,811
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.
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