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 advanced medical technology. Nurses in our team work on a rotating schedule that includes both 8- and 10-hour shifts.

Our dedicated team offers personalized, in-home care for both adults and children facing critical and complex medical challenges. By utilizing state-of-the-art medical equipment, we ensure that patients receive care in the comfort of their own homes. This role allows you 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 sophisticated 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 so they can provide the best care for 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 skilled 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

While experience in high-tech or home health care is advantageous, it is not mandatory. We provide comprehensive orientation, mentorship, and ongoing professional development to ensure you feel confident and supported.

Incentives:

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for full-time external candidates
• Paid training, mentorship, and opportunities for continuing education
• Work with cutting-edge 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 required
• 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 specific clinical areas, which may vary 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 maintain excellent patient-to-nurse ratios
• Our team culture is unique compared to other healthcare settings
• 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 been dedicated to delivering 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, relocating to Vermont has never been a more appealing choice.