Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus, Hourly Shift Differentials: $3 Eve, $5 Night, $2 WeekendLinksJob description:Our nurses are a critical part of the UVMHN team. We celebrate their daily contributions and the positive impact they have on our patients and their health.At The University of Vermont Health Network, 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 UVMHN.Unit DescriptionHelen 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 98 people, is licensed by the state of Vermont and certified by Medicare and Medicaid.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.We currently have the following positions open- with variety to fit different schedule needs:72hrs per pay period 10:45 p.m. - 7:15 a.m. (9 8-hour overnight shifts every 2 weeks)Charge Nurse, +$3.00 per hour)24hrs per pay period 6:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. (8 4-hour shifts every 2 weeks)72hrs per pay period 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 a.m. (6 12-hour overnight shifts every 2 weeks)24hrs per pay period 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 a.m.(6 12-hour overnight shifts every 2 weeks)Per diem opportunitiesRequirements:
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 AreaMiddlebury, 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
