Registered Nurse - Visit/Resource Nurse - Community Hospice

UVM Health; Colchester (VT); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Résumé du poste

University of Vermont Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Visit/Resource Nurse in Community Hospice. You will deliver skilled nursing care in home settings, emphasizing patient education and comfort, while supporting families and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

This per diem role requires Vermont RN licensure and at least 1 year in home or hospice nursing; hospice certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing or higher required.
• Minimum 1 year of home/community hospice or related nursing experience.
• Current RN licensure in Vermont.
• Hospice/palliative care certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide full range of skilled nursing care to patients in home settings.
• Educate patients and families to support care at home.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for patient goals.
• Support families and coordinate care, with focus on comfort and palliation.

Connaissances

RN licensure

Home health nursing

Hospice care

Patient education

Hospice certification preferred

Formation

Associate's degree in nursing or higher

Description du poste

When You Care
This Much...Its More
Than a Career.

Registered Nurse - Visit/Resource Nurse - Community Hospice

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: The Community Hospice team delivers care to patients in the community, providing a wide range of skilled nursing care and support. We are an interdisciplinary team all collaborating together to support patients to remain in the setting of their choice, their home. The RN will provide a full range of skilled nursing care to patients in a homecare setting with a focus on patient education and palliative care to meet the physical and emotional needs of patients, while educating and providing support to families.

This is a per diem position. We strongly support educating new team members with an individualized and comprehensive orientation. To aid in a successful onboarding with maximum support, candidates must be prepared to commit to full time hours for the first 6-8 weeks. After orientation, we are looking for a minimum commitment of 20 hours a month, and availability on weekends and overnights.

• Associate's degree in nursing or higher.
• Minimum of one or more years of directly related home or community hospice nursing experience OR, two or more years of related home or public health nursing experience OR, three or more years of general nursing experience, including at least one year of directly related home/public health or hospice nursing experience
• Certification in hospice and palliative care preferred.

On-call: Not required.

Incentives: $10,000 Sign On Bonus eligible for full time external applicants. Additional terms and conditions apply.

Links: Home Health Care is a Journey, Join Us! - Hear why our team stays and thrives in this unique, supportive community. https://youtu.be/ojh884USnWU

Enjoy Autonomy and Flexibility - Meet some of our team members and hear about a day in the life of a home health nurse. https://youtu.be/1pojgl0hCwI

• 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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