Registered Nurse (RN)
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Unit Description:The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is located on our 5th floor and accommodates 34 residents. Our facility serves a diverse range of patients, spanning from middle-aged adults to geriatric residents. We maintain a balance between long-term care and subacute care, striving for a ratio of 14 short-stay patients to 20 long-term residents. Our short-stay patients typically stay with us for 1 to 6 weeks on average, receiving specialized care for conditions such as sepsis, post-orthopedic surgery recovery, and wound care. For our subacute population, we provide a spectrum of skilled nursing and therapy services, including wound care with advanced techniques like wound vacuums, antibiotic therapy, and comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Our long-term residents exhibit a wide range of needs, from those requiring minimal assistance with daily activities to others who rely completely on our care and support. Working with us offers a unique experience where healthcare professionals form meaningful relationships with patients. It also provides opportunities to enhance medical-surgical skills and actively contribute to discharge planning processes to ensure successful transitions for our short-term patients returning home. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, individualized care while supporting residents in achieving their 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.This position is a Per Diem I Pool - RNs in this pool must:--- Must work or be scheduled a minimum of one-hundred sixty (160) hours per year.--- Must work or be scheduled at least two (2) shifts of at least eight (8) hours in each calendar quarter.--- Will not have a requirement to work weekends or holidays.On-Call: Not RequiredIncentives: - Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time external employees.