About this opportunity
University of Vermont Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital lists this LPN - CVPH Skilled Nursing Facility opportunity in plattsburgh, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join our team providing skilled nursing care to middle-aged and older adults in a supportive setting that offers a mix of short-stay and long-term care.
What You’ll Do
Provide direct resident care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.
Care for residents with a variety of needs, including post-operative recovery, sepsis, complex wounds and long-term care needs.
Provide skilled nursing care, including wound care, wound vacs and antibiotic therapy.
Collaborate with nursing, therapy and other members of the healthcare team.
Work within a larger healthcare organization with strong clinical support and access to hospital-based resources.
About the Unit
Serves a diverse population of middle-aged and older adults.
Includes both short-stay and long-term residents, with short-stay stays generally ranging from 1–6 weeks.
Provides skilled nursing, wound care, antibiotic therapy and rehabilitation services through PT, OT and Speech.
Convenient access to CVPH clinical resources, including the Vascular Team, Rapid Response and Respiratory Therapy.
Located just two floors from the Emergency Department, providing close access to additional hospital support when needed.
What We’re Looking For
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current New York State LPN license.
Previous experience preferred.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to meet physical/pre-placement screening requirements.
All qualified applicants, including internal and external candidates, will be considered equally.
Worksite address
plattsburgh, NY, 12903, US
Who can apply
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