Registered Nurse - High Tech

Home Health; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Nurses are valued

Preceptorships

Continuing education

Great patient ratios

Supportive governance

Cutting-edge equipment

Job summary

University of Vermont Health’s High Technology Nursing program provides skilled, compassionate in-home nursing for patients requiring around-the-clock care and advanced medical technology. Nurses rotate through care to avoid extended shifts, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in patients' homes.

You’ll work with a diverse team and have access to comprehensive orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing professional development in a supportive environment

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Vermont (or eligibility).
• At least 2 years of nursing experience in home health, hospice, public health, or high-tech nursing preferred.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home nursing care to patients with medically complex conditions.
• Manage and monitor equipment such as ventilators, tracheostomies, and feeding tubes.
• Administer medications and perform skilled nursing procedures.
• Support and teach families to provide safe care at home.
• Assist with exercise, physical therapy, and daily living activities.
• Work independently in the field while staying connected to a supportive team.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Job description

When You Care
This Much...It’s More
Than a Career.

Registered Nurse - Home Health High Tech

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: Our High Technology Nursing program provides skilled, compassionate in-home nursing for patients who require around-the-clock care and advanced medical technology. Our nurses rotate through care, so you will never be required to work longer than your scheduled 10 hour shift.

Our team provides one-on-one, in-home care to adults and children with critical and complex medical needs. We do this by utilizing advanced medical equipment in the comfort of each patient’s home. You’ll have the chance to build meaningful relationships with patients and families.

To read about the tangible impact our High tech nurses have, check out this article: High-Tech Care Comes Home | University of Vermont Health

We also provide high-level care to patients who sustained life-threatening illnesses or injuries in the past, often following trauma or major surgery. We monitor and manage these patients by operating complex equipment, administering medication, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Even though you work independently in the home, you’re never alone; your manager and care team are only a phone call away. We believe in taking care of our nurses, so they can take care of our patients.

Location: Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties, Vermont
Job Type: Full-time Nights and Weekends
Schedule: Between 9:00 - 10:00 pm to 7:00 and 8:00 am

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for Full time external applicants

$6,000 Relocation Bonus for those relocating 120+ miles from previous work location

What You’ll Do

Provide in-home nursing care to patients with medically complex conditions

Manage and monitor equipment such as ventilators, tracheostomies, and feeding tubes

Administer medications and perform skilled nursing procedures

Support and teach families to provide safe care at home

Assist with exercise, physical therapy, and daily living activities

Work independently in the field while staying connected to a supportive team

Experience with high-tech or home health care is preferred, but not required. We offer comprehensive orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing professional development to help you feel confident and supported.

Incentives:

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for Full time external applicants

Paid training, mentorship, and continuing education opportunities

Work with cutting-edge medical technology in a home care setting

Qualifications

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Vermont (or eligibility to obtain)

At least 2 years of nursing experience in home health, hospice, public health, or high-tech nursing preferred, but not required

Excellent communication, critical thinking, and patient care skills

Commitment to compassionate, family-centered care

On-call: Not Required

Skilled Nursing, Private duty nursing, Medically complex home care.

Requirements:

• Current RN licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

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

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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