Registered Nurse or LPN - Memory Care - Full time Days - Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing

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RN or LPN - Memory Care Unit (Full-Time Days)
Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing | Middlebury, Vermont

Full-Time | 36 Hours per Week | Day Shift (6:45 AM - 3:15 PM) | Rotating Weekends

Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, part of the University of Vermont Health Network and Porter Medical Center, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Memory Care Unit on the day shift.

If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career where you can truly get to know your residents, work alongside a collaborative healthcare team, and make a difference every day, we'd love to meet you. Our Memory Care Unit provides specialized care for residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment focused on dignity, purpose, and quality of life.

Located in scenic Middlebury, Vermont, Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing is known for delivering exceptional skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services while maintaining a warm, home-like atmosphere for residents and staff alike.

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, Middlebury, VT
Schedule: Full-Time, 36 Hours per Week
Shift: Days, 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Weekend Requirement: Rotating Weekends
Unit: Memory Care

Memory care nursing is about more than clinical skills. It's about building trust, creating moments of connection, and helping residents live with comfort and dignity.

As a full-time member of our nursing team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful impact in residents' daily lives
• Build lasting relationships with residents and families
• Work with a supportive interdisciplinary team
• Develop expertise in dementia and memory care
• Enjoy a consistent day-shift schedule
• Grow your nursing career within the University of Vermont Health Network

As an RN or LPN on our Memory Care Unit, you will:

• Provide skilled nursing care to residents with Alzheimer's disease and other memory-related conditions
• Assess, monitor, and document resident health status and changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders
• Promote resident safety, comfort, and well-being
• Collaborate with nursing assistants, providers, rehabilitation staff, and other members of the care team
• Communicate effectively with families and caregivers
• Support person-centered care plans that honor each resident's preferences and needs
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Contribute to a positive, compassionate, and team-focused culture

• Current Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for Vermont licensure

• Current Vermont Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or eligibility for Vermont licensure

• Experience in memory care, dementia care, long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, hospital, or acute care settings
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, resident-centered care
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness resources
• Career advancement throughout the University of Vermont Health Network
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Meaningful, mission-driven work

Middlebury offers an exceptional quality of life with beautiful mountain views, vibrant local culture, outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and a welcoming community. Whether you're a lifelong Vermont resident or considering relocation, Middlebury is a wonderful place to build your career and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

If you're an RN or LPN looking…