Job Description:
The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) plays a critical role in providing direct and indirect patient care and assisting healthcare professionals in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients. LNAs work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of patients. They provide assistance with activities of daily living, vital signs monitoring, patient mobility, and maintaining patient hygiene. The LNA's contribution to the healthcare team is essential for delivering high-quality patient care and promoting a positive patient experience.
Education:
LNA, licensed in Vermont.
Experience:
Previous health care experience preferred.
CPR certification preferred.
Medical terminology certification or education preferred.
Past experience with electronic health records and Microsoft applications preferred.
Ability to solve simple problems.
Job Description The staff OT will evaluate, set a plan with goals and implement specific treatments for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure the best quality care possible. Qualifications Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy program with minimal equivalent training Bachelor's Degree in OT, possession of, or eligibility of unrestricted license as a Registered Occupational Therapist in State of Vermont. Proficient in keyboarding/typing.
Read LessA sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 (subject to applicable taxes) is available for this position! The bonus is paid in three installments: 1st after 90 days, 2nd after one year, and 3rd after two years. Bonus recipients must commit to continuous full-time or part-time employment in an eligible position for two years with Porter Medical Center. Please note that current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus.
This position is eligible for shift differentials:
E vening: $3.00 per hour
Night: $5.00 per hour
Weekend $2 per hour (in addition to any applicable evening or night differentials)
Job Summary
The Licensed Nursing Assistant is responsible for working collaboratively under the direction of the Staff Nurse to deliver basic personal care support and specific aspects of patient care. Responsive communication, respect, and support to our residents is the central feature of this position.
Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent State of Vermont LNA license Excellent customer service and communication skills Ability to work respectfully and successfully as a member of a team
Unit Information
Memory Care 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.
About UVMHN/Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing
Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing is 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 105 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.
To learn more about Helen Porter Nursing & Rehabilitation, please click here:
Read LessPlease note, all hires, including per diem and part time, must commit to a full-time weekday orientation for the first two weeks.
We offer the following differentials in addition to the hourly rate of pay:
Per Diem $2.00Evening $3.00 per hourNight $5.00 per hourWeekend $2.00 per hour (in addition to applicable shift differentials)Job Summary
The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) plays a critical role in providing direct and indirect patient care and assisting healthcare professionals in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients. LNAs work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of patients. They provide assistance with activities of daily living, vital signs monitoring, patient mobility, and maintaining patient hygiene. The LNA's contribution to the healthcare team is essential for delivering high-quality patient care and promoting a positive patient experience.
Requirements
LNA, licensed in Vermont.
About Helen Porter Rehabilitation & NursingHelen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing is 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.
To learn more about Helen Porter Nursing & Rehabilitation, please click here:
Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, UVM Health - Porter Medical Center University of Vermont Health
Long Term Care Unit
In 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 Unit
The 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.
Read LessJob Description:
The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) plays a critical role in providing direct and indirect patient care and assisting healthcare professionals in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients. LNAs work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of patients. They provide assistance with activities of daily living, vital signs monitoring, patient mobility, and maintaining patient hygiene. The LNA's contribution to the healthcare team is essential for delivering high-quality patient care and promoting a positive patient experience.
Education:
LNA, licensed in Vermont.
Experience:
Previous health care experience preferred.
CPR certification preferred.
Medical terminology certification or education preferred.
Past experience with electronic health records and Microsoft applications preferred.
Ability to solve simple problems.
Unit Description:
About Helen Porter Rehabilitation & NursingHelen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing is 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 are newly renovated with high ceilings, a beautiful courtyard with a water fountain, flowers, gardening, and pergolas, and circadian lights sparkling all throughout the facility.
We offer amazing benefits such as:
Sign on bonus up to $10,000
Relocation bonus up to $9,200
Health insurance, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, family leave
Tuition discounts and reimbursements, certification reimbursements
Growth opportunities
Competitive CTO program
Referral bonuses for referring your friends & previous colleagues
We offer the following differentials in addition to the hourly rate of pay:
Per Diem $2/hour
Evening $3/hour
Night $5/hour
Weekend $2/hour (in addition to applicable shift differentials)
Long Term Care Unit
In 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.
On-call: Not Required
Incentives: Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Hourly Shift Differential: $3 Eve, $5 Night, $2 Weekend
Links: Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, UVM Health - Porter Medical Center University of Vermont Health
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 OffJoining 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 governanceAbout the Area
Middlebury, VT is everything you'd expect in a quaint Vermont village-a 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.
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