Registered Nurse - Lead RN Ambulatory Orthopedics and Podiatry

University of Vermont Health Network • Middlebury, VT

5d • $37 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• experience in orthopedics, podiatry, or ambulatory specialty clinic care strongly preferred.
• Previous leadership experience or demonstrated leadership ability highly desirable.

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.

Benefits

• External candidates with 1 year of RN experience may be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.
• This is a bargaining union position.
• The University of Vermont Health Network/Porter Medical Center is located in the heart of beautiful Middlebury, Vermont. We are comprised of a 25-bed acute care facility, a 98-bed skilled nursing facility which includes a memory care unit, short-term rehabilitation unit and a long-term care unit, and a network of primary care and specialty medical practices throughout Addison county and the town of Brandon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed