Registered Nurse Skilled Nursing Facility
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Job Location:
Plattsburgh, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Unit Description:
The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is located on our 5th floor and accommodates 34 residents. Our facility serves a diverse range of patients spanning from middle-aged adults to geriatric residents. We maintain a balance between long-term care and subacute care striving for a ratio of 14 short-stay patients to 20 long-term residents. Our short-stay patients typically stay with us for 1 to 6 weeks on average receiving specialized care for conditions such as sepsis post-orthopedic surgery recovery and wound care. For our subacute population we provide a spectrum of skilled nursing and therapy services including wound care with advanced techniques like wound vacuums antibiotic therapy and comprehensive physical occupational and speech therapy. Our long-term residents exhibit a wide range of needs from those requiring minimal assistance with daily activities to others who rely completely on our care and support. Working with us offers a unique experience where healthcare professionals form meaningful relationships with patients. It also provides opportunities to enhance medical-surgical skills and actively contribute to discharge planning processes to ensure successful transitions for our short-term patients returning home. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate individualized care while supporting residents in achieving their highest level of health and independence.
BLS or ACLS required with ACLS certification must be achieved within 6 months of hire.
One year of nursing experience is preferred but not required.
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. We are past this period now and all applicants will be considered equally.
This Category C part-time position is eligible for benefits and will be scheduled to work 40-56 hours per 2-week pay period with every-other weekend.
On-Call: Not Required
Incentives: Up to a $5000 sign-on bonus for external employees.
This is a bargaining union position.Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
The University of Vermont Health Network is a 4-hospital system serving Vermont and northern New York. We work together to offer high-quality care as close to home as possible.
