Registered Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility at CVPH

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital•Plattsburgh, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is a 34-bed unit located on the 5th floor, serving a diverse population from middle-aged to geriatric patients. The unit maintains a balance of approximately 14 short-stay and 20 long-term residents. Short-stay patients typically remain 1 to 6 weeks and receive specialized care for conditions such as sepsis, post-operative orthopedic recovery, and wound care. Services include advanced wound management (including wound vacs), IV antibiotic therapy, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Long-term residents have a wide range of needs, from minimal assistance to full support with daily care. This unit offers the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships while strengthening medical-surgical skills and participating in discharge planning to support successful transitions home. Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, individualized care that promotes each resident’s highest level of health and independence.

Requirements

BLS or ACLS required
ACLS certification must be achieved within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized care for conditions such as sepsis, post-operative orthopedic recovery, and wound care.
Administer advanced wound management, including wound vacs.
Administer IV antibiotic therapy.
Participate in physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Build meaningful patient relationships.
Strengthen medical-surgical skills.
Participate in discharge planning to support successful transitions home.
Deliver compassionate, individualized care that promotes each resident’s highest level of health and independence.