The Unit Nurse Supervisor provides clinical leadership and supervisory support for all three nursing units at Helen Porter – Memory Care, Long Term Care and Post-Acute Care.

Hours are 7am - 7pm or 11am - 11pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This position is eligible for full benefits.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks   

• Provide supervision of the nursing staff.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork through staff coaching and mentoring.  
• Monitor staffing levels and make adjustments as appropriate or clinically indicated.
• Conduct safety rounds on all three nursing units while on duty.
• Assist with clinical assessments and interventions as needed.
• Serve as a point person with any significant change in condition that results in death or transfer to an acute care facility.
• Communicate important information to next shift charge nurse.
• Communicate facility issues, concerns or grievances to the appropriate contact person.
• Initiate investigation of resident or family member grievances.
• Interpret, support, and enforce facility policies and procedures.
• Participate and support quality improvement initiatives as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. 
• Current RN or LPN license in good standing, recognized by The State of Vermont State Board of Nursing.

Experience

• RN with one or more years of experience in post-acute or long term care, or LPN with three or more years of experience. 
• One year of supervisory experience with demonstrated clinical skills and decision-making capabilities.

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 UVMHN Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, please go to: http://helenporter.org/