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Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Night Shift
Post Acute Care Unit
Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing | Middlebury, Vermont Full-Time | 36 Hours per Week | 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM | Rotating Weekends
Join a Team That Delivers Exceptional Post-Acute Care
Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, part of the University of Vermont Health Network and Porter Medical Center, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Post Acute Care Unit on the night shift.
Our post-acute unit provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to patients recovering from surgery, illness, injury, and hospitalization, helping them regain strength and independence before returning home. As a member of our nursing team, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality clinical care while supporting patients through an important stage of their recovery journey.
Located in beautiful Middlebury, Vermont, Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing is known for providing exceptional skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services in a welcoming, resident-centered environment.
Schedule
- Full-Time
- 36 hours per week
- Night Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
- Rotating weekends
- Three 12-hour shifts per week
What You'll Do
As a Night Shift RN or LPN on our Post Acute Care Unit, you will:
- Provide skilled nursing care to post-acute and short-term rehabilitation patients
- Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions and response to treatments
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments as ordered
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members
- Support patient recovery goals and discharge planning
- Respond to changes in patient condition and communicate effectively with providers
- Promote patient safety, comfort, and quality outcomes
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records and nursing documentation
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN)
- Current Vermont RN license or eligibility for Vermont licensure
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Current Vermont LPN license or eligibility for Vermont licensure
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, post-acute care, medical-surgical nursing, acute care, long-term care, or healthcare settings
- Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
Our nurses enjoy:
- Competitive compensation
- Night and weekend differential opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
- Career growth within the University of Vermont Health Network
- Supportive leadership and collaborative work environment
- Meaningful relationships with patients and colleagues
About Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing
Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and specialized care services for residents and patients throughout Addison County and beyond. Our dedicated nursing professionals work alongside rehabilitation therapists, providers, and support staff to deliver exceptional care focused on dignity, recovery, and quality of life.
We are proud to be part of Porter Medical Center and the University of Vermont Health Network, offering patients access to a broad continuum of healthcare services while maintaining a warm, personalized approach to care.
Apply Today
If you're an RN or LPN seeking a rewarding night shift nursing position in post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing and help patients recover, regain independence, and achieve their highest level of wellness.
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Incentives: Up to a $10,000 sign on bonus, shift differentials, and $6,000 relocation bonus
Links: Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, UVM Health - Porter Medical Center | University of Vermont Health
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:
- Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Benefits (403b)
- Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
- Paid time Time Off
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
About the Area
Middlebury, VT is everything you'd expect in a quaint Vermont village—a white-steepled church, a Main Street lined with unique shops and a town green. Middlebury, VT is also home to world-renowned Middlebury College. We have a thriving arts scene with museums and art galleries as well as lectures, theater, music and dance performances. For those seeking adventure, Middlebury has the Green and Adirondack Mountains as our backdrops, offering limitless opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, fishing and boating on nearby lakes and streams.
With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.
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