Registered Nurse - Cardiac and Vascular Care

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. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for managing and coordination care for the post-procedural extended recovery, and / or the observational care patient in the Cardiac Vascular Care Unit.  The Registered Nurse is responsible for the management of patient care utilizing the nursing process to asses, plan, implement, and evaluate patient outcomes.  The nurse directs and guides the delivery of nursing care, patient education, and all care related activities, while maintaining standards of professional nursing collaborating with other disciplines as appropriate.  The RN may be required to float.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Skills Required :

1.    Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.

2.    Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.

3.    BLS or ACLS required with ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.

4.    Meets requirements of physical / pre-placement screening.

5.    Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred.

6.    Completion of Cardiac Rhythm course within 3 to 6 months required.

7.    Completion of Critical Care course within 3 to 6 months required.

8.    Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.

9.    Ability to anticipate, prioritize, perform and complete multiple job responsibilities in a timely manner.

As applicable, the individual has training / competency in attending to the special needs and / or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.

Requirements :

• Current RN licensure recognized by the State of New York required.
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

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About the Area :

The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years.

In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating, biking, and fishing in the summer, to skiing and ice skating in the winter months. Nearby Lake Placid, host of the 1980 Winter Olympics and 2023 FISU World University Games, is a hub for recreation. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburgh, and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region's rich history.

With exciting relocation and signing incentives and assistance, moving to upstate New York has never been an easier decision.