Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing - Full time

The University of Vermont Health Network; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses up to $7,500

Relocation assistance up to $6,000

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid family leave

Tuition discounts, tuition and cert.

Advancement opportunities

CTO (Combined Time Off) program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing in Middlebury, VT seeks RNs and LPNs to join a compassionate, resident-centered team in a 98-bed facility offering skilled nursing, memory care, and post-acute services. Per diem and part-time options exist with a full-time weekday orientation requirement for the initial two weeks.

We offer sign-on, relocation assistance, comprehensive health coverage, family leave, tuition and certification support, and advancement opportunities within a supportive benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN or LPN in Vermont.
• Experience in skilled nursing preferred.
• Willingness to commit to a full-time weekday orientation for the first two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation and therapy teams to support patient goals.
• Deliver compassionate, resident-centered care in a home-like setting.

Skills

RN

LPN

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

LPN license

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Unit Description: About Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing – A Skilled Nursing Community

Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing is a warm, secure, and compassionate community where residents receive high-quality skilled nursing care and personalized support with daily living. We believe deeply in honoring each person’s privacy, dignity, and individuality, creating a home-like environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Join a team of Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) that provides exceptional care in a place where people truly matter.

Located in the peaceful town of Middlebury, Helen Porter is a newly renovated skilled and intermediate care nursing community designed to feel like home. Licensed by the State of Vermont and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, our 98-bed residence offers compassionate, person-centered care in a comfortable and uplifting environment.

Residents and visitors enjoy bright, airy spaces with high ceilings, along with a beautiful outdoor courtyard featuring a tranquil water fountain, vibrant flowers, gardening areas, and charming pergolas perfect for relaxation. Inside, state-of-the-art circadian lighting creates a welcoming atmosphere that supports wellness and comfort throughout the day.

At Helen Porter, we’re dedicated to creating a nurturing, homelike setting where every individual can thrive. Let us provide the exceptional care and warm community you or your loved one deserves.

Please note, all hires, including per diem and part time, must commit to a full-time weekday orientation for the first two weeks.

We’re proud to offer a generous and supportive benefits package designed to help you thrive—both personally and professionally. Our benefits include:

• Sign-on bonuses up to $7,500

• Relocation assistance up to $6,000 for full time positions

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability

• Paid family leave for team members working 20 hours per week or more

• Tuition discounts, tuition reimbursement, and certification reimbursement to support your ongoing education and career growth

• Exciting advancement opportunities within our organization

• Competitive CTO (Combined Time Off) program to help you rest and recharge

• Referral bonuses when you bring great people—like your friends or former colleagues—onto our team

Join us and experience the benefits of a workplace that truly invests in your success and well-being.

We offer the following differentials in addition to the hourly rate of pay:

• Per Diem $2/hour

• Evening $3/hour

• Night $5/hour

• Weekend $2/hour (in addition to applicable shift differentials)

We have 3 different units at Helen Porter, and you may apply to any of the 3 part time or per diem through this application. We have a separate application for specific full-time openings. More information about the units below.

LongTerm Care Unit

Building on over 30 years of high-quality long-term care, Helen Porter provides dedicated support in a specialized Long-Term Care neighborhood, separate from our Memory Care and Short-Term Rehabilitation units. Residents receive skilled nursing care, daily living assistance, and individualized activities and programs tailored to their abilities and needs.

Memory Care Unit

Our Memory Care Unit provides specialized dementia care designed to meet residents’ changing needs as cognitive symptoms progress. Through our early-stage, activity-based memory care program, we offer a safe, supportive, and home-like environment that helps individuals maintain dignity, purpose, and functional abilities. This dedicated Memory Care neighborhood is staffed by compassionate dementia-trained caregivers who advocate for and protect our most vulnerable residents.

Post Acute Care

The goal of our Post Acute Unit is to provide supportive, goal-directed care following surgery and/or hospitalization. This amazing program helps prevent re-hospitalization and transition folks out of being hospitalized. Specially designed treatment programs provide patients with the preparation, support and education that enables them to return home as quickly as possible where patients can reach their highest possible level of independence. We provide rehabilitation and nursing support for a wide range of conditions, including stroke recovery, neurological disorders, orthopedic needs, respiratory conditions, cardiac issues, and post-trauma care. Routine therapy services are available Monday through Friday, with the option of six-day-per-week therapy when needed to maximize progress. Our nursing team extends therapeutic care between sessions by assisting with walking, exercises, and activity programs developed by our therapy staff, ensuring consistent support and strong clinical outcomes.

On-call

Not Required

Incentives

Up to a $7,500 sign-on bonus. Hourly Shift Differential: $3 Eve, $5 Night, $2 Weekend

Links

Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, UVM Health - Porter Medical Center | University of Vermont Health