Nurse Manager - Long Term Care
About the job
- Two or more years of nursing experience in long-term care.
- One year of administrative or supervisory experience.
- Experience as a professional nurse with supervisory skills.
- Knowledge of and interest in geriatrics are essential.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (RN program).
- A current license with the Vermont State Board of Nursing is required.
- Manage nursing care for all residents on the units and oversee staff delegated by the Director of Nursing.
- Advanced preparation in unit management and principles of supervision is desirable.
About the company
Porter Medical Center provides acute hospital care and a large skilled nursing facility in rural Vermont. It operates a 25-bed acute care unit and a 105-bed Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing with memory care and rehab units, plus a network of primary and specialty clinics in Middlebury, Vergennes, and Brandon. The center combines hospital-level care with rehabilitation, memory care, and outpatient services to serve regional needs. Its goal is to deliver continuous, accessible health care by coordinating hospital, long-term care, rehabilitation, and primary care across the region.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Middlebury, Vermont
Founded
1925
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FY2026 hiring stayed active with 62 postings, suggesting continued operational demand.
- Nurse staffing data show 64.8% RN nursing-hour share, supporting clinical quality.
- Free virtual Quit Smoking programming broadens community reach and preventive-care engagement.
What critics are saying
- FY2026 missed budget by $10.1 million, exposing persistent operating discipline problems.
- 340B erosion and lost operating-room volumes pressured revenue; FY2027 bridge depends on recovery.
- Leadership turnover in 2025-2026, including interim and new executives, signals instability.
What makes Porter Medical Center unique
- UVM Health Network affiliation gives Porter statewide referral and specialty access.
- Middlebury location anchors indispensable 24/7 inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care for Addison County.
- Shared digital PET/CT with UVM and partners improves oncology access and wait times.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance