Registered Nurse - Skilled Nursing

Job Title

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse

Location

CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, New York

Shift Details

Part Time, 20 Biweekly Scheduled Hours, Day Shift: 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM, Every Other Weekend

Salary Range

Min $38.31 Mid $47.51 Max $56.70

Unit Description

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.

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

One year of nursing experience is preferred but not required.

Position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000, subject to terms, conditions, and change.

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. We are past this period now and all applicants will be considered equally.

This Category C part-time position is eligible for benefits and will be scheduled to work 40-56 hours per 2-week pay period with every-other weekend scheduled.

This is a bargaining union position.