Registered Nurse or LPN - Helen Porter Nursing Home - Part time or Per Diem
Unit Description: Please apply to this position if you are interested in a part-time or per diem RN or LPN position. Please indicate what you are applying for in your application. About Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing - A Skilled Nursing Community Helen PorterRehabilitation & Nursingis 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. We are newly renovated with high ceilings, a beautiful courtyard with a water fountain, flowers, gardening, and pergolas, and circadian lights sparking all throughout the facility. Please note, all hires, including per diem and part time, must commit to a full-time weekday orientation for the first two weeks. We offer amazing benefits such as: Sign on bonus up to $10,000 (pro-rated for part-time) Relocation bonus up to $9,200 (pro-rated for part-time) Health insurance, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, family leave (eligible for part time roles 20 hours/week or more) Tuition discounts and reimbursements, certification reimbursements Growth opportunities Competitive CTO program Referral bonuses for referring your friends & previous colleagues We offer the following differentials in addition to the hourly rate of pay: Per Diem $2/hour Evening $3/hour Night $5/hour Weekend $2/hour (in addition to applicable shift differentials) We have 3 different units at Helen Porter, and you may apply to any of the 3 part time or per diem through this application. We have a separate application for specific full-time openings. More information about the units below. Long Term Care Unit In addition to our many specialized services, Helen Porter continues to build upon our 30-year tradition of high-quality long-term care services. Separated from the Memory Care Neighborhood and the Short-Term Post Acute Rehabilitation Unit, our long-term care residents receive nursing care and assistance with daily living, as well as programs and activities tailored to their abilities and needs. Memory Care Unit 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. Post Acute Care The goal of the Post Acute Unit at Porter Medical Center - 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. On-call: Not Required Incentives: Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time, pro-rated for part-time. Hourly Shift Differential: $3 Eve, $5 Night, $2 Weekend Links: Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, UVM Health - Porter Medical Center | University of Vermont Health 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 villagea 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.
