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 collaborating to support patients to remain in the setting of their choice – their home. The Registered Nurse will provide phone triage from an office setting focused on initiating symptom management, providing education, care coordination with healthcare providers, and managing medication refills and new orders to support clinicians in the home. Additionally, the Registered Nuse will, when required, 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 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: $8,000 Sign On Bonus eligible for 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)
