Registered Nurse - Lead Primary Care Brandon RN

UVM Health Network- Porter Medical Center; Brandon (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Benefits (403b)

Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, 0

Paid time Off

Job summary

Porter Medical Group seeks a Lead Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting and to lead the clinical team. The role includes coordinating care with providers, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring adherence to nursing standards.

The Lead RN will mentor staff, support onboarding and training, and help maintain efficient clinical operations and exceptional patient experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in Vermont or compact
• CPR certification at time of hire
• Minimum 1 year RN experience required
• 2+ years RN experience in primary care/ambulatory setting preferred
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills
• Must maintain professional appearance and multi-task in fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in outpatient setting
• Perform patient assessments, triage, and clinical documentation
• Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments as ordered
• Collaborate with providers to support care plans
• Serve as clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff
• Assist with onboarding, training, and development of clinical team
• Support nursing staff scheduling and daily operations
• Promote a positive, patient-centered, team-focused environment

Skills

RN Leadership

Clinical Documentation

Communication

Staff Mentoring

Education

BSN

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Unit Description

Porter Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Lead Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality patient care while serving as a clinical leader and resource for the practice's clinical support staff.

The Lead RN is responsible for addressing patients' nursing needs in both the office and telephone settings, coordinating care with providers, and ensuring care is delivered according to professional nursing standards. This role also provides leadership, guidance, and support to clinical team members while helping maintain efficient clinical operations and exceptional patient experiences.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care in an outpatient practice setting.
• Perform patient assessments, triage, and clinical documentation.
• Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments as ordered.
• Collaborate with providers to support patient care plans.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.
• Support onboarding, training, and development of clinical team members.
• Assist with nursing staff scheduling and daily clinical operations.
• Promote a positive, patient-centered, and team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of RN experience required.
• Two years of relevant RN experience in a primary care, specialty, or ambulatory setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Professional appearance.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

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.