Part-Time
Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
Memory Care
Updated on 9/4/2026
Porter Medical Center
51-200 employees
Critical access hospital network and clinics
Compensation Overview
$37.01 - $57.21/hr
VT, USA
In Person
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- Current Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for Vermont licensure for RN candidates.
- Current Vermont Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or eligibility for Vermont licensure for LPN candidates.
- Provide skilled nursing care to residents living with memory loss and cognitive impairment.
- Assess, monitor, and document resident conditions.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Support resident safety, comfort, and quality of life.
- Collaborate with nursing assistants, providers, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Communicate effectively with families and care team members.
- Promote a calm, supportive, resident-centered environment.
- Advocate for residents while maintaining dignity and respect in every interaction.
- Experience in memory care, long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, geriatrics, or acute care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
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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Company News
Bob Ortmyer in September was named interim president of Porter Medical Center.
Tom Thompson to step away as Porter Medical Center President and COO.
Porter Medical Center is offering a free virtual Quit Smoking program for individuals who smoke or use tobacco products.
Porter Medical Center today announced updates to its visitor policy and scheduling for COVID testing.
Louella Richer will join Porter Medical Center this month to lead the transition of services and volunteers.