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Registered Nurse - Memory Care Unit SNF

Job Ref:: R0044134
Category:: Registered Nurse
Location:: 30 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT
Department:: Porter - HP Memory Care
Job Type:: Regular
Pay Rate:: $34.88 - $53.93 per hour
On-call: Not Required
Incentives: Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus, Hourly Shift Differentials: $3 Eve, $5 Night, $2 Weekend
Links: http://www.portermedical.org/helen_porter.htm

Job 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 Description

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 98 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.

The Memory Care Unit is designed to meet the changing needs of individuals as they experience the progression of symptoms and increases in cognitive loss associated with a diagnosis of dementia. Our early-stage program offers activity-based care in a warm, supportive and safe environment with a primary goal of helping individuals maintain dignity, purpose and functional ability. This highly specialized unit is staffed with very dedicated advocates and team members. Residents in this unit are the most vulnerable, usually unable to advocate for themselves.

We are currently looking to fill the following positions:

32 hours per pay period 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (4, 8-hour shifts/2-week pay period)

72 hours per pay period 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (6, 8-hour shifts/2-week pay period)

72 hours per pay period 2:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. (6, 8-hour shifts/2-week pay period)

Limited Per Diem Opportunities - additional $2 per hour

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:

Health Care
(Medical, Dental, Vision)

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Eligible employees can choose between 4 medical, 3 dental, and 2 vision plans. Offering extensive coverage with flexible rates.

Flexible Spending Account

Take money out of your paycheck on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible expenses

Retirement Benefits
(403b)

403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions

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

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

Feel secure with extensive life insurance plans, along with short-term and long-term disability

CTO/PTO:
Paid time off

CTO/PTO: Paid time off

CTO combines time off into a single program. Providing paid time off for holidays, sick time, vacation, and personal days.

Additional benefits may include:

Employee Discounts

Employees are eligible for discounts at a wide range of businesses. From Automotive and Banking expenses to seasonal discounts on ski passes.

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Counseling and other forms of support to help ensure a healthy personal and professional lifestyle.

Tuition Reimbursement

Eligible employees have access to a simple and expansive tuition reimbursement system.

Employee Referral Program

Encourage your talented network to apply for a job, and you may qualify for a Referral Bonus. Amounts vary by location.

Relocation Assistance

$9,200 relocation award and up to 2 months furnished housing for select roles.

On-Site Food Service

Enjoy reasonably priced meals that include locally sourced and organic options.

*not available at all locations

Pet Insurance

Employees are eligible for discounted pricing on America's #1 pet insurance

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

Fast Facts

670

Employees

38,000

Serving more than 38,000 people in our region

138

33 acute care hospital beds and 105 skilled nursing beds

12

Outpatient medical practices

104

72 physicians and 32 advanced practice providers

89,811

Patient care encounters at our hospital and clinics

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