Part-time Nursing - RN

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.
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.