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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.
Apply Today
If you're an RN or LPN seeking a fulfilling full-time nursing opportunity where you can build relationships, grow professionally, and make a genuine difference in the lives of residents, we encourage you to apply.
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.
Worksite address
middlebury, VT, 05753, US
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