Registered Nurse - Visit/Resource Nurse - Community Hospice

UVM Health - Home Health & Hospice; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Benefits (403(b))

Paid time Off

Job summary

UVM Health - Home Health & Hospice in Colchester, Vermont is seeking a dedicated RN to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes. This per diem position emphasizes patient education and palliative care to meet the needs of patients, while also supporting families.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate's degree in nursing or higher and at least one year of relevant nursing experience. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for full-time external applicants, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in home or community hospice nursing experience.
• Certification in hospice and palliative care preferred.
• Current RN licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing care in a home care setting.
• Provide patient education and support for families.

Skills

Skilled nursing care

Patient education

Palliative care

Education

Associate's degree in nursing or higher

Job description

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 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 home care 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

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 (403(b))
• Insurance Benefits (Life, Long‑Term, Short‑Term)
• Paid 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.