• Registered Nurse or LPN - Helen Porter Nursing Home - Part time or Per Diem

    Posted: 10/19/2025

    Our nurses are a critical part of the UVM Health team. We celebrate their daily contributions and the positive impact they have on our patients and their health.

    At University of Vermont Health, you will work with a diverse group of nurses, physicians, and specialty practitioners who personally care about their patients and community. No matter the location, every employee has a hand in contributing to the wellness of patients. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect at UVM Health.

    Unit Description:

    Please apply to this position if you are interested in a part-time or per diem RN or LPN position. Please indicate what you are applying for in your application.

    About 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 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 sparking all throughout the facility.

    Please note, all hires, including per diem and part time, must commit to a full-time weekday orientation for the first two weeks.

    We offer amazing benefits such as:

    • Sign on bonus up to $10,000 (pro-rated for part-time)
    • Relocation bonus up to $9,200 (pro-rated for part-time)
    • Health insurance, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, family leave (eligible for part time roles 20 hours/week or more)
    • 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)
    We have 3 different units at Helen Porter, and you may apply to any of the 3 part time or per diem through this application. We have a separate application for specific full-time openings. More information about the units below.

    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.

    On-call: Not Required

    Incentives: Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time, pro-rated for part-time. Hourly Shift Differential: $3 Eve, $5 Night, $2 Weekend

    Requirements:
    • Current RN licensure or compact 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, Short-Term, Long Term)
    • CTO/PTO: Paid time off
    Additional benefits may include:
    • Employee Discounts
    • Employee & Family Assistance Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Employee Referral Program
    • Relocation Assistance
    • On-Site Food Service
    • Pet Insurance
    Joining 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 governance
    Category: LPN
    Employment Type: Various
    Health Care Partner: Porter Medical Center
    Location: 30 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753
    Department: Porter - Helen Porter Nursing Home Directors
    Job Type: Regular
    Primary Shift: Variable-8-12hr
    Hours per Week: 20
    Pay Rate: $36.10 - $55.82 per hour
    This is a bargaining union position.

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