Nursing Jobs in Lewis, NY
$84,240 - $123,357 / year
Salary $ 84,240/ yr - $ 123,357 / yr Overview Now Hiring: RN Unit Manager Weekly Pay | Leadership Opportunity | Gas Allowance Lead with Compassion. Inspire Excellence. At Elderwood at Burlington , our mission is simple: People Caring for People. We believe outstanding resident care begins with exceptional nursing leadership. As an RN Unit Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, mentor fellow nurses, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents every day. If you're an experienced RN who enjoys coaching others, building strong teams, and creating a culture of excellence, we'd love to welcome you to our leadership team. We're currently seeking a Full-Time RN Unit Manager to join our growing clinical leadership team. Why Join Elderwood? Weekly Pay Schedule – get paid every week! New! Gas Allowance Stipend and/or Ferry Reimbursement for eligible commuters Competitive pay based on your experience Tuition Assistance Program Generous Employee Referral Bonuses 401(k) with Employer Match Comprehensive Health Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more RN Unit Manager Overview As our RN Unit Manager, you'll provide both clinical and operational leadership for your assigned nursing unit. You'll oversee resident care, support and develop your nursing team, collaborate with interdisciplinary departments, and help ensure every resident receives compassionate, high-quality care in a safe and welcoming environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN who is passionate about leadership, mentorship, and making a lasting difference. What You'll Do Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized nursing care plans. Coordinate resident care alongside physicians, therapists, social services, and the interdisciplinary care team. Mentor, coach, and support nursing staff while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture. Oversee the day-to-day operations of your nursing unit to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance. Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for residents, families, visitors, and staff. Assist with hiring, onboarding, staff development, scheduling, and performance management. Monitor clinical documentation, resident outcomes, and quality initiatives. Participate in leadership meetings and continuing education opportunities. Encourage innovation, recognize outstanding staff performance, and continuously look for ways to improve resident care and employee engagement. What We're Looking For Current Vermont RN license (or eligibility through reciprocity). Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience. At least one (1) year of nursing leadership or supervisory experience. Long-term care or geriatric nursing experience preferred. Dementia care experience is a plus. BSN preferred. Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills. A collaborative leader who builds trust, mentors others, and creates an environment where employees can thrive. Passion for delivering exceptional, resident-centered care. Make an Impact Every Day At Elderwood, leadership is more than managing a unit—it's about building relationships, empowering your team, and creating an environment where residents receive the exceptional care they deserve. If you're ready to grow your nursing leadership career with an organization that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover why so many nurses choose to build their careers at Elderwood at Burlington. Join Our Team Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Responsibilities RN Unit Manager Responsibilities As an RN Unit Manager, you'll play a vital leadership role in creating a positive, resident-centered environment while supporting your nursing team and partnering with interdisciplinary departments to deliver exceptional care. In this role, you will: Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of individualized nursing care plans for residents. Coordinate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive, high-quality resident care. Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and mentorship to nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment. Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming unit that promotes the well-being of both residents and employees. Monitor clinical outcomes, documentation, and regulatory compliance to ensure quality standards are consistently met. Participate in hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of nursing staff. Attend leadership meetings, required education, and professional development opportunities. Encourage innovation, continuous improvement, and staff engagement to enhance resident care and team satisfaction. Recognize and celebrate team accomplishments while helping cultivate a positive workplace culture built on trust, respect, and accountability. From Up to Qualifications RN Unit Manager Qualifications We're looking for a compassionate nurse leader who enjoys mentoring others and is committed to delivering exceptional resident care. Qualified candidates will have: Current Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license (or eligibility for licensure through reciprocity). Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience. At least one (1) year of nursing leadership or supervisory experience. Experience or a genuine passion for caring for older adults; dementia care experience is a plus. Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Strong leadership, communication, organization, and critical thinking skills. Ability to effectively supervise staff, coordinate resident care, and build collaborative relationships with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members. A leadership style that inspires trust, encourages professional growth, recognizes employee contributions, and promotes a culture of excellence and accountability. This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Birthing Center Part Time Standard Hours: 24 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 48 Shift: Night-8-12Hr Primary Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Weekend Needs: Every Other Salary Range: Min $39.42 Mid $52.02 Max $64.62 Recruiter: Jessica Stafford Unit Description: Labor & Delivery at UVMMC supports our network and region by performing 2,200 to 2,300 deliveries per year with 11 rooms and 2 operating rooms in-unit! On-call: 16 hours in a 4-week schedule. Links: The Vermont Children's Hospital - Children's Hospital | The University of Vermont Health Network (uvmhealth.org) This is a bargaining union position. $96,147 - $105,138 / year
Duties Description Independently performs the duties below: Conducts nursing assessments; and obtains, records, and updates individuals’ health information and vital signs, using standard instruments and procedures. Prepares, implements, and modifies nursing care plans; prepares individuals for and/or assists with examinations and treatments; and administers medications and nursing procedures to individuals, as prescribed Observes, monitors, and records individuals’ symptoms, conditions, and care, including diet and physical activity; and identifies and reports individuals’ responses to medication or changes in health status. Serves as the nursing representative on a treatment team; provides information on nursing needs; and consults and coordinates with treatment teams and other health care disciplines to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate individuals’ care. Makes clinical rounds to assess individuals’ nursing care needs and observe and participate in the provision of nursing services. Provides health teaching, counseling, and education to individuals, families, and other groups; and develops health improvement programs. Implements infection control protocols and procedures and provides related consultation and instruction to staff. Maintains and updates charts, records, and other documentation, consistent with agency, State, and federal requirements; and may collect data and perform related activities to support medical research. Monitors inventories and ensures that standards for medications, solutions, supplies, and equipment are maintained to meet nursing care needs. Provides clinical supervision and instruction to Graduate Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and direct care staff in completing nursing care tasks. Delegates responsibility for appropriate nursing activities, skills, and/or procedures to nursing and direct care staff; and makes clinical rounds to assess individuals’ nursing care needs and observe and evaluate the provision of nursing services. Acts as liaison to outside agencies and providers to ensure continuity of care and the necessary follow-up for individuals; advocates for individuals’ needs; and may provide instruction to providers on individuals’ discharge plans. May perform the full range of supervisory duties over Graduate Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and direct care staff; provide information to Registered Nurse Supervisors; and prepare or contribute to the preparation of reports and performance evaluations for lower-level staff involved in nursing care activities. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all Minimum Qualifications Must have a license and a current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State. Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status. Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the increased hiring salary and geographic pay differential. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 18 ($66,951), Increased Hiring Salary ($9,196), and Geographic Pay Differential ($20,000). Geographic Pay Differential is added to the job rate ($85,138). If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee. The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice. Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms. Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. Life insurance and Disability insurance. The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. Paid Holidays and Leave: ° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. ° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. ° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. ° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. ° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development. Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp. OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. ***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.*** 
Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Operating Room-Main Campus Shift: Day/Eve-10Hr Salary Range: Min $39.42 Mid $52.02 Max $64.62 Recruiter: Meagan Eastman Unit Description: As a nurse in the Operating Room at The University of Vermont Medical Center you are working in a level 1 trauma center seeing all service lines within the OR. Nurses have the opportunity to work in a collaborative atmosphere and join a specialty team such as the heart, ortho or neuro team as well as working with our Davinci robots. Prior Operating Room experience required. On-call: Required Incentives: Candidates may be eligible for up to a $20K RN Sign-On Bonus for full-time (pro-rated for part time). This is a bargaining union position. Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Post Anesthesia Care & Recovery Room Full Time Standard Hours: 36 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: Shift: Day/Eve-8-12Hr Primary Shift: - Weekend Needs: As Scheduled Salary Range: Min $39.42 Mid $52.02 Max $64.62 Recruiter: Meagan Eastman Unit Description: As a PACU Nurse in our 35-bay recovery unit supporting the Operating Room, you will be responsible for treating a diverse patient population with a variety of conditions who are both inpatient and outpatient. As we are a level 1 trauma center, we see patients for surgeries within all service lines. Experience as an RN in critical care preferred. On-call: Required This is a bargaining union position. Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Mother Baby Unit - Baird 7 Full Time Standard Hours: 36 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72 Shift: Night/Day-12Hr Primary Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Weekend Needs: Every Other Salary Range: Min $39.42 Mid $52.02 Max $64.62 Recruiter: Jessica Stafford Unit Description: As an RN in our 31-bed Mother & Baby Unit, you will provide care for a wide variety of antepartum, postpartum, and newborn patients. We see approximately 4,400 patients each year. While the majority of our patients are healthy postpartum mothers and healthy newborns, we also take care of sick mothers who are experiencing complications, high-risk antepartum patients, pre-term patients, and those who have experienced pregnancy loss. On-call: Not required. This is a bargaining union position. Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Resource Staff Part Time Standard Hours: 24 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 48 Shift: Day-12Hr Primary Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM Weekend Needs: Every Other Salary Range: Min $22.93 Mid $28.19 Max $33.44 Recruiter: Jaclyn Kimak The Nursing Assistant is responsible for specific aspects of direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Required Qualifications: High School diploma or GED preferred. LNA, licensed in Vermont. 1 year of relevant experience in comparable setting (Hospital, Long term care facility, Acute/Subacute Rehabilitation Facility). This is a bargaining union position. Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Resource Staff Full Time Standard Hours: 36 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72 Shift: Night-12Hr Primary Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Weekend Needs: Every Other Salary Range: Min $22.93 Mid $28.19 Max $33.44 Recruiter: Jaclyn Kimak The Nursing Assistant is responsible for specific aspects of direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Required Qualifications: High School diploma or GED preferred. LNA, licensed in Vermont. 1 year of relevant experience in comparable setting (Hospital, Long term care facility, Acute/Subacute Rehabilitation Facility). This is a bargaining union position. Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Neurosurgery Full Time Standard Hours: 36 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72 Shift: Day Primary Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM Weekend Needs: Every Other Salary Range: Min $39.42 Mid $52.02 Max $64.62 Recruiter: Elke Janeway Unit Description: As a Neurology Nurse in this progressive care unit, you’ll care for a diverse patient population with a range of needs to build or enhance your nursing practice. Our patient population consists of neurology, neurosurgery, gynecologic surgery, ENT, and other medical patients. Our 3-bed neuro step-down unit offers a unique opportunity to care for our more complex patients. On-call: Not required. This is a bargaining union position. 
