Licensed Practical Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Plattsburgh, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

40.89

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse, Patient Care, Communication Skills, Teamwork, NYS Nurse Practice Act, AHA-BLS Certification, Healthcare, Nursing Services, Physical Screening, Special Needs Training

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York Regular Department: CVPH - Skilled Nursing Facility Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80 Shift: Evening Primary Shift: 2:15 PM - 10:45 PM Weekend Needs: Every Other Salary Range: Min $28.20 Mid $34.55 Max $40.89 Recruiter: Kara Marszalkowski 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 Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and the standards set by Nursing Services and the Nursing Practice Council. AHA-BLS certification is required however, certification is not a qualifying factor to obtain the position. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Skills Required: 1. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. 2. Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State. 3. Previous experience preferred. 4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 5. Ability to work with other healthcare team members. 6. 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. This is a bargaining union position. Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital boasts 300 inpatient beds, inpatient acute rooms that are all private, and a Skilled Nursing Facility. The main hospital sits on a plush 45-acre campus complete with ponds and walking paths. We’re proud to offer a full-spectrum of health care services to our rural communities in Northern New York to keep care as close to home as possible. 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 and sailing to biking, kite surfing, fishing, golfing and more. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburg and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region’s rich history.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. This includes adhering to the NYS Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.