Middlebury, VT, US,
05753
Other, Per Diem, Part Time, Full Time
10 July 2024We are currently looking to fill the following Licensed Practical Nurse positions on our Memory Care Unit:
Day Shift (6:45 AM - 3:15 PM):
80 hours per 2-week pay period
Evening Shift (2:45 PM - 11:15 PM):
32 hours per 2-week pay period
48 hours per 2-week pay period
Per Diem (Variable Shifts)
Limited Openings
We offer the following differentials on top of the hourly rate of pay:
- Evening $3 per hour
- Night $5 per hour
- Weekend $2 per hour (in addition to applicable shift differentials)
A sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 is available for LPN positions!
Subject to applicable taxes, the bonus is paid in three installments: 1st after 90 days, 2nd after one year, and 3rd after two years. Bonus recipients must commit to continuous full-time or part-time employment in an eligible position for two years with Porter Medical Center. Please note that current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus.
Positions that are 30+ hours per week are eligible for full benefits including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403(b), Life and Disability Insurances, and Paid Time-off.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current LPN licensure or compact licensure recognized by The State of Vermont required.
- Must possess a high aptitude for learning, strong customer service skills, and teamwork skills.
Experience:
Previous long term care experience is preferred but not required. The successful candidate will be empathetic and compassionate. Must be reliable and able to work well as a member of a team. Strong communication skills are needed along with the ability to follow through. Must have basic computer skills. Must possess a high aptitude for learning and patient care, and strong customer service skills.
About 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 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.
To learn more about Helen Porter Nursing & Rehabilitation, please click here: http://www.portermedical.org/helen_porter.html
About the Memory Care Unit
Memory Care 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.