CVPH Registered Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility

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 Professional Nurse is responsible for the management of resident care, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident outcomes.

The nurse directs and guides the delivery of nursing care, resident education, and all care related activities, while maintaining standards of professional nursing collaborating with other disciplines as appropriate.

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.

Previous experience preferred.

4.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

5.

Ability to collaborate with other health care personnel.

6.

Strong organizational skills.

7.

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.

Requirements :

Current RN licensure recognized by the State of New York required.

Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

Our Total Rewards Package includes :

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Benefits (403b)

Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)

Paid time Time Off

Joining our team has its perks :

We encourage professional growth and development

We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued

We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education

We are committed to great patient ratios

Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals

We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment

Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance

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.