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 position is a Weekend Resource Nurse with the schedule of every Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Three 12hr shifts with full time benefits!
Minimum Requirements
- Associate's degree in nursing or higher.
- Minimum of four years of experience as Community Hospice Nurse or minimum of five years of experience in home health nursing, or a combination of other education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
- Certification in hospice and palliative care preferred.
On-call: Not Required.
Incentives: $10,000 Sign On Bonus for external applicants. Full time hours and benefits with three 12hr shifts Sat/Sun/Mon 7am to 7pm.
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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.