Registered Nurse or LPN - Post Acute at Helen Porter at The University of Vermont Health Network
Middlebury, VT 05753
About the Job
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
HelenPorter 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.
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