LPN - Shep 3 North - Alternative Care Unit - Burlington Vermont

Company: The University of Vermont Health Network
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Posted On: 04/26/2024

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE: $10,000 (pro-rated for part-time)UNIT DESCRIPTION:Be a part of something new! The University of Vermont Medical Center opened an alternative care unit in March of 2024. Shep 3 North has 18-20 long-term care patients that are awaiting placement. Patients on this unit will have a variety of different diagnoses. The environment of the unit is consistent with that of a long-term care facility. -JOB SUMMARY:The LPN I is an integral part of the care team and a key contributor to delivering high quality care that is compassionate, consistent and reliable for our patients, families, units and the practices within the UVM Medical Center. The incumbent is involved in direct patient care under the direction of a provider or RN, provides technical nursing care to patients in varying states of health and illness and performs clinical and administrative health care support services to patients and families according to knowledge, ability, and duties assigned.EDUCATION:Current LPN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required.EXPERIENCE:Long-term care experience preferred.An LPN with less than two years of LPN experience, and less than 1 year of UVMMC employment, oran LPN with two or more years of LPN experience, and less than 6 months of UVMMC employment, and does not meet criteria to become and LPN II (see Career Ladder for criteria required to be an LPN II).
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