Registered Nurse - Home Health High Tech
Job Description
Job Description
Department Overview: Our High Technology Nursing program delivers expert, compassionate in-home nursing services for patients needing continuous care with sophisticated medical technology. Our nursing staff operates on a rotating schedule that includes both 8- and 10-hour shifts.
We specialize in providing personalized, in-home care for both adults and children facing critical and complex medical challenges. By utilizing advanced medical devices, we ensure that care is delivered in the comfort of each patient's home. This role offers the opportunity to forge meaningful connections with patients and their families.
To learn more about the significant impact our High-Tech nurses make, please refer to this article: High-Tech Care Comes Home | University of Vermont Health.
We also extend high-quality care to individuals recovering from life-threatening illnesses or injuries, often following major surgeries or trauma. Our responsibilities include monitoring and managing these patients through the use of complex equipment, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
While you will work independently in patients' homes, support is always available; your manager and care team are just a phone call away. We prioritize the well-being of our nurses, enabling them to provide exceptional care to our patients.
Location: Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties, Vermont
Job Type: Full-time, Days and Weekends
Your Responsibilities
- Deliver in-home nursing care to patients with complex medical conditions
- Oversee and manage equipment such as ventilators, tracheostomies, and feeding tubes
- Administer medications and perform specialized nursing tasks
- Educate and support families in providing safe care at home
- Assist with physical therapy, exercise, and daily living activities
- Work autonomously in the field while remaining connected to a supportive team
Experience in high-tech or home health care is advantageous but not mandatory. We provide comprehensive orientation, mentorship, and ongoing professional development to ensure you feel confident and supported in your role.
Incentives:
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for full-time external candidates
- Paid training, mentorship, and opportunities for continuing education
- Work with state-of-the-art medical technology in a home care environment
- Mileage reimbursement at $0.725 per mile
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Vermont (or eligibility to obtain one)
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in home health, hospice, public health, or high-tech nursing is preferred, but not essential
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient care abilities
- Dedication to compassionate, family-centered care
On-call: Not Required
Requirements:
- Current RN licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required.
- Relevant experience in the specific clinical area, which 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 Off
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
- We promote professional growth and development
- We ensure our nurses feel valued and satisfied
- We provide structured mentorship and continuing education
- We are committed to maintaining excellent patient ratios
- Our team culture is distinct from that of other healthcare facilities
- We have invested significantly in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
- Nurses have a voice through our shared governance model
About Home Health and Hospice:
For over a century, we have delivered high-quality, compassionate care wherever our community members reside. We support individuals and families at every stage of life, from pregnancy and early childhood to adults facing acute and chronic illnesses, as well as those nearing the end of life.
With attractive signing bonuses and relocation assistance, making the move to Vermont has never been more appealing.