UVMHealth

Registered Nurse - Lead RN Ambulatory Orthopedics and Podiatry

Middlebury, VT Full time
Building Name: Porter - Orthopedics

Location Address: 1436 Exchange Street, Middlebury Vermont

Regular

Department: Porter - Orthopedics/Podiatry

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: Variable - Variable

Weekend Needs: None

Salary Range: Min $37.01 Mid $47.11 Max $57.21

Recruiter: Abigail Keegan

Unit Description:

  • We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Registered Nurse to support both our Orthopedics and Podiatry practices.
  • This shared leadership role plays a key part in clinical operations, team coordination, patient experience, and support of evolving care delivery models.
  • The Lead RN will work closely with providers, staff, and leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care across two dynamic specialty clinics.
  • This position is especially exciting as we prepare to transition into our brand-new, state-of-the-art combined Ortho/Podiatry/Rehab clinic on Pond Lane, opening October 2026!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day oversight of nursing and clinical support staff in both Orthopedics and Podiatry.

  • Support onboarding, education, and ongoing competency development for clinical team members.

  • Serve as a clinical resource to providers and staff; assist with complex patient needs, triage, and care coordination.

  • Collaborate closely with Practice Manager and provider leads to support workflows, scheduling, patient flow, and operational needs.

  • Assist with quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, safety protocols, and continuous improvement efforts.

  • Participate in staffing planning, daily huddles, and problem-solving to ensure smooth clinic operations.

  • Provide direct patient care, including rooming, patient education, procedures, triage and clinical support as needed.

  • Uphold a positive, team-focused culture and model professionalism in all interactions.
     

Qualifications:

  • Current RN licensure in the state of Vermont

  • Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical RN experience required; experience in orthopedics, podiatry, or ambulatory specialty clinic care strongly preferred.

  • Previous leadership experience or demonstrated leadership ability highly desirable.

  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced clinic serving multiple specialties.

  • Commitment to patient-centered, collaborative, and compassionate care.
     

On-call: Not required.

Incentives: External candidates with 1 year of RN experience may be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. Additional terms and conditions apply.

This is a bargaining union position.