Registered Nurse - Home Health High Tech

University of Vermont Health - Home Health & Hospice; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

University of Vermont Health - Home Health & Hospice is hiring registered nurses for high-tech, in-home care across Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties, Vermont. You’ll provide skilled nursing to adults and children with complex medical needs, manage ventilators and feeding tubes, and teach families to care safely at home.

This full-time night/weekend role includes competitive pay, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Current 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.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and patient care skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, family-centered care.

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

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

$5.20/hour weekend night shift differential, $3.10/hour night shift differential, $2.00/hour evening shift differential

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

• Mileage reimbursement 0.725 per mile

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.

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 Home Health and Hospice:

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.