LPN - Helen Porter Nursing Home

UVM Health Network- Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated LPNs for full-time and part-time roles within their skilled nursing facility. This position offers a competitive sign-on bonus and shift differentials, ensuring a rewarding compensation package. Ideal candidates will possess a strong commitment to patient care and teamwork, with opportunities to work in various specialized units, including long-term care and memory care. Join a supportive environment that values compassion and individual dignity, making a significant impact on the lives of residents in a home-like setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school and current LPN license required.
• Strong customer service, teamwork, and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care and assistance with daily living.
• Maintain a compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Patient Care

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current LPN license or recognized compact license by the State of Vermont

Job description

We have a variety of full-time, part-time, and per diem LPN opportunities on all three of our nursing units within our Skilled Nursing Facility. Post-acute is currently not looking for per diem applicants.

For full and part-time LPN positions, we are offering a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500, pro-rated for part-time and based on years of experience.

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

• Evening: $3 per hour
• Night: $5 per hour
• Weekend: $2 per hour (additional to applicable shift differentials)

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LPN license or recognized compact license by the State of Vermont.
• Strong customer service, teamwork skills, and a high aptitude for learning.

Experience:

Previous long-term care experience is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, compassionate, reliable, and a team player. Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, and the ability to follow through are necessary. A high aptitude for patient care and customer service is essential.

About Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing

Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing is a welcoming, secure residence offering skilled nursing care, assistance with daily living, privacy, and respect for individuality. Located in Middlebury's farmlands, it accommodates 98 residents, is licensed by Vermont, and certified by Medicare and Medicaid. It provides a home-like environment with specialized care services.

Learn more at: http://www.portermedical.org/helen_porter.html

Long-Term Care Unit

Building on a 30-year tradition, our long-term care unit offers nursing care and assistance tailored to residents' abilities and needs, separate from our Memory Care and Post-Acute units.

Memory Care Unit

Designed for individuals with dementia, this unit provides activity-based, supportive care aimed at maintaining dignity and functional ability. Staffed with dedicated advocates, it caters to residents with increasing cognitive impairment who often cannot advocate for themselves.

Post-Acute Care

This unit provides supportive, goal-directed care after surgery or hospitalization, aiming to help patients return home as quickly and safely as possible. Conditions treated include strokes, neurological issues, orthopedic, respiratory, cardiac, and post-trauma cases. Therapy services are available Monday through Saturday, with nursing staff supporting activities when therapy staff are not present.