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Registered Nurse - Community Hospice

Job Details

Job Ref:
R0078619
Category:
Registered Nurse
Employment Type:
Per Diem
Health Care Partner:
Home Health & Hospice
Location:
1110 Prim Rd, Colchester, VT 05439
Department:
HHH - Hospice
Job Type:
Regular
Primary Shift:
Day/Eve
Hours:
Variable - Variable
Hours per Week:
0
Weekend Needs:
Other
Pay Rate:
$35.78 - $53.67 per hour

Job description:

Our nurses are a critical part of the UVM Health team. We celebrate their daily contributions and the positive impact they have on our patients and their health.

At University of Vermont Health, 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 UVM Health.

Department Description: The Community Hospice team delivers care to patients in the community, providing a wide range of skilled nursing care and support. We are an interdisciplinary team all collaborating together to support patients to remain in the setting of their choice, their home. The RN will provide a full range of skilled nursing care to patients in a home care setting with a focus on patient education and palliative care to meet the physical and emotional needs of patients, while educating and providing support to families.

Minimum Requirements

- Associate's degree in nursing or higher.

- Minimum of three years of experience as a Community Hospice Nurse or minimum of four years of experience in home health nursing.

- Certification in hospice and palliative care preferred.

On-call: Not Required.

Incentives: $10,000 Sign On Bonus eligible for full time external applicants. Additional terms and conditions apply.

Links: Learn more about the care journey and experience from our nurses:  The Nurse Experience at HHH . Meet one of our Night On Call nurses: Meet Chelsea Meet one of our dedicated LNAs: Meet Sheila Hear from the Community: How UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice Makes the End of Life Worth Living | Paid Post | Health Care | Seven Days | Vermont's Independent Voice (sevendaysvt.com)  

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:

Additional benefits may include:

About Home Health and Hospice:

For more than 100 years, we have provided high-quality, compassionate care wherever our community members call home. We support individuals and families at every age and stage of life, from pregnancy and early childhood care to adults with acute and chronic illnesses and those at the end of life.

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

420

Employees

4,860

Patients served, at all ages and stages of life

209,788

Hours of care provided

120,871

Home visits by our caregiving team members

4,435

Days of care provided at the McClure Miller Respite house

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