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 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.

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

Supportive, Caring Team at HHH – Learn how we feel supported by our colleagues and coworkers. https://youtu.be/YVXMTSbFBDo

Enjoy VT Life with HHH – Discover the lifestyle Vermont offers and how we enjoy it! https://youtu.be/LB9IJYke2ZE

Uplifted and Supported Together at HHH – See how collaboration makes all the difference. https://youtu.be/4NSALfH7wRU

A Night at the McClure Miller Respite House – Experience what a night at the Respite House looks like. https://youtu.be/fjBlQ5tWcN4

Flexibility to Discover Vermont’s Beauty with HHH – Learn more about balancing work and Vermont’s beauty. https://youtu.be/b0A5k174Etw

The Human Connection at HHH – Explore the deep relationships we build through ongoing care. https://youtu.be/2jjmQ-77NXw

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.

University of Vermont Health - Home Health & Hospice

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