Registered Nurse (or LPN)- Longitudinal Care
UVM Health - Home Health & Hospice · Colchester, VT · 2 wk ago
Full-time
About the role
Delivery of a full range of nursing care to individual clients in their homes and other community settings; care is patient centered, age specific and culturally appropriate. The Community Health Nurse (CHN) provides nursing care to clients utilizing the Nursing Process and within the framework of ANA Standards of Practice for Home Health Nursing, and Specialty Specific Standards of Patient Care. The CHN performs nursing care as well as assumes Case Management responsibilities by coordinating and collaborating within a team setting of health care professionals, health care providers, and community resource providers.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care using the Nursing Process and within ANA Standards of Practice for Home Health Nursing and Specialty Specific Standards of Patient Care.
- Assume Case Management responsibilities by coordinating and collaborating with health care professionals, providers, and community resource partners.
- Deliver patient‑centered, age‑specific, culturally appropriate nursing care in clients’ homes and community settings.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure recognized by the State of Vermont.
- One or more years of home or public health nursing experience, or a combination of education and experience providing comparable knowledge and skills.
- Appropriate experience in the specific clinical area (varies by unit).
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. On‑call not required.
Benefits
- Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Benefits (403b)
- Insurance Benefits (Life, Long‑Term, Short‑Term)
- Paid Time Off
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Structured preceptorships and continuing education
- Great patient ratios
- Team culture that values nurses
- Significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
- Nurses have a voice through shared governance
- $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
- $6,000 Relocation Bonus for those relocating 120+ miles from previous work location
- Mileage reimbursed at federal gas rates