Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse - Memory Care

University of Vermont Health - Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, part of University of Vermont Health and Porter Medical Center, is seeking a compassionate RN or LPN to join the Memory Care Unit on the evening shift in Middlebury, Vermont. This full-time, 36-hour-per-week role offers an engaging work environment focused on residents with dementia, with competitive pay and benefits.

The position provides opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven organization that prioritizes safety, dignity, and

Qualifications

• Active Vermont RN license or eligibility for VT licensure.
• Active Vermont LPN license or eligibility for VT licensure.
• Experience in memory care, geriatrics, or long-term care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to residents with memory-related conditions.
• Assess, monitor, and document residents’ health status.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Respond to changes in resident condition and communicate with the care team.
• Collaborate with nursing assistants, providers, therapists, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and promote safety, dignity, and comfort.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

Vermont RN license

Vermont LPN license

Job description

Unit Description:

RN or LPN - Memory Care Unit (Full-Time Evenings)

Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing | Middlebury, Vermont

Full-Time | 36 Hours per Week | Evening Shift (2:45 PM - 11:15 PM) | Rotating Weekends

Build a Rewarding Nursing Career in Memory Care

Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, part of University of Vermont Health and Porter Medical Center, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Memory Care Unit on the evening shift.

This is an exciting opportunity for nurses who are passionate about caring for older adults and want to build a long-term career in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Our Memory Care Unit provides specialized care to residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, focusing on safety, dignity, engagement, and quality of life.

Located in beautiful Middlebury, Vermont, Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing is recognized for providing exceptional skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and long-term care services in a warm, resident-centered setting. As part of the University of Vermont Health Network, our team combines the resources of a leading healthcare system with the close-knit culture of a community-based organization.

Position Details

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, Middlebury, VT

Schedule: Full-Time, 36 Hours per Week

Shift: Evenings, 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM

Weekend Requirement: Rotating Weekends

Unit: Memory Care

Why Choose Full-Time at Helen Porter?

If you're looking for more than just a job, this is an opportunity to join a mission-driven organization where you can make a meaningful difference every day.

As a Full-Time Team Member, You'll Enjoy:

• Consistent full-time schedule
• Competitive compensation
• Evening shift differential opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
• Career growth within University of Vermont Health
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to build lasting relationships with residents and families

What You'll Do

As an RN or LPN on our Memory Care Unit, you will:

• Provide skilled nursing care to residents with Alzheimer's disease and other memory-related conditions
• Assess, monitor, and document resident health status
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders
• Respond appropriately to changes in resident condition
• Collaborate with nursing assistants, providers, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members
• Promote resident safety, comfort, and emotional well-being
• Support residents with dignity, patience, and compassion
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communication
• Help create a positive, structured environment that supports residents' unique needs

Qualifications

RN Candidates

• Current Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for Vermont licensure

LPN Candidates

• Current Vermont Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or eligibility for Vermont licensure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in memory care, dementia care, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, hospital, or acute care settings
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Commitment to person-centered care and teamwork

Why Memory Care Nursing?

Memory care nursing offers the unique opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with residents and families while making a lasting impact on quality of life. Every day presents opportunities to provide comfort, reassurance, advocacy, and clinical expertise to some of our most vulnerable residents.

If you're a nurse who values connection, compassion, and purpose, memory care can be one of the most rewarding specialties in healthcare.

About Middlebury, Vermont

Middlebury offers an outstanding quality of life with beautiful scenery, vibrant local culture, excellent restaurants, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community. Whether you're looking to advance your nursing career or settle into a community-focused healthcare organization, Middlebury is an exceptional place to call home.

Incentives: Position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 and up to $6,000 relocation benefit, subject to terms, conditions and change.

On-Call: Not required

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

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.