Registered Nurse - Home Health High Tech
University of Vermont Health - Home Health & Hospice — Colchester, VT
$10,000 sign-on bonusseparate from pay
Apply now- Specialty
- Home Health
- Type
- Contract
- Shift
- Days
Job description
Department Description: Our High Technology Nursing program provides skilled, compassionate in-home nursing for patients who require around-the-clock care with advanced medical technology. Our nurses rotate through care on an assigned shift rotation consisting of both 8- and 10-hour shifts. Our team provides one-on-one, in-home care to adults and children with critical and complex medical needs. We do this by utilizing advanced medical equipment in the comfort of each patient's home. You'll have the chance to build meaningful relationships with patients and families. To read about the tangible impact our High tech nurses have, check out this article: High-Tech Care Comes Home | University of Vermont Health We also provide high-level care to patients who sustained life-threatening illnesses or injuries in the past, often following trauma or major surgery. We monitor and manage these patients by operating complex equipment, administering medication, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Even though you work independently in the home, you're never alone; your manager and care team are only a phone call away. We believe in taking care of our nurses, so they can take care of our patients. Location: Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties, Vermont Job Type: Full-time Days and Weekends What You'll Do
- Provide in-home nursing care to patients with medically complex conditions
- Manage and monitor equipment such as ventilators, tracheostomies, and feeding tubes
- Administer medications and perform skilled nursing procedures
- Support and teach families to provide safe care at home
- Assist with exercise, physical therapy, and daily living activities
- Work independently in the field while staying connected to a supportive team
- $10,000 Sign on Bonus for Full time external applicants
- Paid training, mentorship, and continuing education opportunities
- 🩺 Work with cutting-edge medical technology in a home care setting
- Mileage reimbursement 0.725 per mile
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Vermont (or eligibility to obtain)
- At least 2 years of nursing experience in home health, hospice, public health, or high-tech nursing preferred, but not required
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and patient care skills
- Commitment to compassionate, family-centered care
- Current RN licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
- Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.
- Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Benefits (403b)
- Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
- Paid time Time Off
- 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