About this opportunity
UVM Health - Home Health & Hospice lists this Registered Nurse - Visit/Resource Nurse - Community Hospice opportunity in colchester, Vermont. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
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Worksite address
colchester, VT, 05446, US
Who can apply
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