Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse - Memory Care
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000
- Relocation assistance
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This posting states $37.01–$57.21 an hour. Open registered nurse jobs in Vermont post a median of $47.27 an hour, the middle half $44.75–$52, across 183 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Registered nurses employed in Vermont earn a median of $46.86 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Building Name: PMC - Helen Porter Nursing Home
Location Address: 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury Vermont
Regular
Department: Porter - HP Memory Care
Full Time
Standard Hours: 36
Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72
Shift: Evening-8Hr
Primary Shift: 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM
Weekend Needs: Every
Salary Range: Min $37.01 Mid $47.11 Max $57.21
Recruiter: Abigail Keegan
Unit Description
RN or LPN - Memory Care Unit (Full-Time Evenings)
Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing | Middlebury, Vermont
Full-Time | 36 Hours per Week | Evening Shift (2:45 PM - 11:15 PM) | Rotating Weekends
Build a Rewarding Nursing Career in Memory Care
Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, part of University of Vermont Health 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 evening shift.
This is an exciting opportunity for nurses who are passionate about caring for older adults and want to build a long-term career in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Our Memory Care Unit provides specialized care to residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, focusing on safety, dignity, engagement, and quality of life.
Located in beautiful Middlebury, Vermont, Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing is recognized for providing exceptional skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and long-term care services in a warm, resident-centered setting. As part of the University of Vermont Health Network, our team combines the resources of a leading healthcare system with the close-knit culture of a community-based organization.
Position Details
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: Evenings, 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM
Weekend Requirement: Rotating Weekends
Unit: Memory Care
Why Choose Full-Time at Helen Porter?
If you're looking for more than just a job, this is an opportunity to join a mission-driven organization where you can make a meaningful difference every day.
As a Full-Time Team Member, You'll Enjoy
- Consistent full-time schedule
- Competitive compensation
- Evening shift differential opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
- Career growth within University of Vermont Health
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
- The opportunity to build lasting relationships with residents and families
What You'll Do
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
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders
- Respond appropriately to changes in resident condition
- Collaborate with nursing assistants, providers, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members
- Promote resident safety, comfort, and emotional well-being
- Support residents with dignity, patience, and compassion
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communication
- Help create a positive, structured environment that supports residents' unique needs
Qualifications
RN Candidates
- Current Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for Vermont licensure
LPN Candidates
- Current Vermont Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or eligibility for Vermont licensure
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in memory care, dementia care, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, hospital, or acute care settings
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Commitment to person-centered care and teamwork
Why Memory Care Nursing?
Memory care nursing offers the unique opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with residents and families while making a lasting impact on quality of life. Every day presents opportunities to provide comfort, reassurance, advocacy, and clinical expertise to some of our most vulnerable residents.
If you're a nurse who values connection, compassion, and purpose, memory care can be one of the most rewarding specialties in healthcare.
About Middlebury, Vermont
Middlebury offers an outstanding quality of life with beautiful scenery, vibrant local culture, excellent restaurants, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community. Whether you're looking to advance your nursing career or settle into a community-focused healthcare organization, Middlebury is an exceptional place to call home.
Apply Today
If you're an RN or LPN seeking a fulfilling full-time nursing opportunity where you can build relationships, grow professionally, and make a genuine difference in the lives of residents, we encourage you to apply.
Incentives: Position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 and up to $6,000 relocation benefit, subject to terms, conditions and change.
On-Call: Not required
Links: Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, UVM Health - Porter Medical Center | University of Vermont Health
This is a bargaining union position.
From Porter Medical Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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