Registered Nurse (RN)
University of Vermont Health - Champlain Valley Physicians HospitalPlattsburgh, NY, US- Full-time
Unit Description : The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides close observation, support and clinical care for the critically ill. The unit was designed by our ICU staff to provide enhanced workflow and encourage family support in a healing environment. With 14 private rooms all within steps of the large nurses' station for better visualization, the unit provides holistic care using a multidisciplinary approach for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and intensive treatment for :
- Respiratory / ventilatory care
- Cardiac / hemodynamic monitoring / temporary pacing / IABP therapy
- Observation and support due to drug overdose or poisoning
- Advanced care due to medication therapy
- Multiple trauma
- Major surgical procedures
- Post-cardiac interventional care
- Acute gastrointestinal disorders
Qualifications :
1. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
2. Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
3. Two years of prior ICU experience required.
4. BLS or ACLS required with ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
5. Successful completion of AACN Essentials of Critical Care Course and exams within one month of employment or have proof of completion of prior critical care training.
6. RN's with previous critical care experience are required to successfully pass the Critical Care Challenge Exam with an 80%.
7. Current CCRN certification fulfills requirement of challenge exam.
8. Completion of PALS for assigned ICU RN within two years.
9. Completion of TNCC (Trauma Nurse Care Course) or TCAR (Trauma Care After Resuscitation) within one year.
10. Meets requirements of physical / pre-placement screening.
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.
On-call : Not required.
Incentives : External candidates with 1 year of experience may be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. Additional terms and conditions apply.
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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.
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