Registered Nurse - Adult Home Health
Our community health nurses are a critical part of the UVM Health team. We prevent 87% of our patients from being re-hospitalized and celebrate our nurses' dedication, daily contributions, and the positive impact they make on our patients and their health. Join the Adult Home Health team and work alongside a diverse, supportive team of nurses, physicians, and specialty practitioners who truly care about their patients and community. Here, you’ll discover a culture rooted in teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect.
About the role
As a home health nurse at the University of Vermont Health - Home Health and Hospice, you’ll provide skilled, compassionate care to patients in their homes—helping individuals remain where they feel most comfortable. You’ll work to the top of your licensure and collaborate closely within a comprehensive, interdisciplinary team that includes Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), Social Workers, and dedicated administrative support. Together, we ensure each patient receives the highest level of personalized, at-home care.
Schedule
- Full-time positions: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- One rotating weekend day every 5-6 weeks (no weekday worked that week)
- On-call: Not required
Requirements
- Current RN licensure recognized by the State of Vermont
- 1+ year of home health or public health nursing experience preferred, OR a combination of education and experience that provides comparable skills
- Home care experience is helpful but not required—we provide training for motivated candidates
- Appropriate experience in specific clinical area (varies by unit)
Benefits
- Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Benefits (403b)
- Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term Disability)
- Paid Time Off
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Structured preceptorships and continuing education
- Great patient ratios
- Safe patient handling and mobility equipment
- Shared governance—nurses have a voice in decision-making
Incentives
- Eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus
- $6,000 relocation bonus for those relocating 120+ miles from previous work location
- Mileage reimbursed at federal gas rates
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.