Unit Description: About Helen Porter Rehabilitation & NursingHelenPorterRehabilitation& Nursingis a welcoming, secure residence where loved ones are assured of skilled nursing care and assistance with daily living and where privacy is honored, and individuality respected.Nestled in the farmlands of Middlebury, Helen Porter has accommodations for 98 people, is licensed by the state of Vermont and certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Helen Porter is a skilled and intermediate care residence which specializes in providing a home-like environment.We offer amazing benefits such as: Sign on bonus up to $10,000Relocation bonus up to $9,200Health insurance, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, family leaveTuition discounts and reimbursements, certification reimbursementsGrowth opportunitiesCompetitive CTO programReferral bonuses for referring your friends & previous colleaguesWe offer the following differentials in addition to the hourly rate of pay:Per Diem $2/hourEvening $3/hourNight $5/hourWeekend $2/hour (in addition to applicable shift differentials)We have 3 different units at Helen Porter, and you may apply to any of the 3 through this application. More information about the units below. Currently we have openings for:Full timePart timePer diemLongTerm Care UnitIn addition to our many specialized services, Helen Porter continues to build upon our 30-year tradition of high-quality long-term care services. Separated from the Memory Care Neighborhood and the Short-Term Post Acute Rehabilitation Unit, our long-term care residents receive nursing care and assistance with daily living, as well as programs and activities tailored to their abilities and needs.Memory Care UnitThe Memory Care Unit is designed to meet the changing needs of individuals as they experience the progression of symptoms and increases in cognitive loss associated with a diagnosis of dementia. Our early-stage program offers activity-based care in a warm, supportive and safe environment with a primary goal of helping individuals maintain dignity, purpose and functional ability. This highly specialized unit is staffed with very dedicated advocates and team members. Residents in this unit are the most vulnerable, usually unable to advocate for themselves.Post Acute Care - The goal of the Post Acute Unit at Porter Medical Center - Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing is to provide supportive, goal-directed care following surgery and/or hospitalization. Specially designed treatment programs provide patients with the preparation, support and education that enables them to return home as quickly as possible. Our goal is to help patients reach their highest possible level of independence. A partial list of conditions we work with includes strokes, neurological conditions, orthopedic care, respiratory conditions, and cardiac and post-trauma situations.Routine Therapy services are provided Monday through Friday. We also have the capability of providing therapy six days a week if that is what is required to maximize positive results. Nursing staff provide the necessary extension of therapies when therapy staff are not present to provide direct service. This may include walking, exercises and supervision of other activities set up by the therapy staff.On-call: Not RequiredIncentives: Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time, pro-rated for part-time. Hourly Shift Differential: $3 Eve, $5 Night, $2 WeekendLinks: http://www.portermedical.org/helen_porter.htm
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 AccountRetirement Benefits (403b)Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)Paid time Time Off
Joining our team has its perks:
We encourage professional growth and developmentWe ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valuedWe offer structured preceptorships and continuing educationWe are committed to great patient ratiosOur team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitalsWe've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipmentNurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance
About the Area
Middlebury, VT is everything you'd expect in a quaint Vermont villagea 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.