Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York

Regular

Department: CVPH - CVC

Full Time

Standard Hours: 36

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72

Shift: Night

Primary Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Weekend Needs: As Scheduled

Salary Range: Min $38.31 Mid $47.51 Max $56.70

Recruiter: Abigail Keegan

Unit Description: Cardiac and Vascular Care (CVC) is a 16-bed unit designated for cardiac and procedural patients requiring a brief hospitalization. Our Registered Nurses care for a variety of patients including those recovering from surgery, interventional radiology procedures, invasive cardiology procedures; including ST-elevation myocardial infarction, non ST-segment myocardial infarction patients, patients requiring percutaneous coronary interventions, and patients requiring antiarrhythmic medication initiation. The average RN to patient ratio is 1:4.

The incumbent may be required to float on a rotational basis as needed and typically works 2 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule block.

Education/Skills Required:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• BLS or ACLS required with ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Meets requirements of physical/pre-placement screening.
• Completion of cardiac rhythm course within three to six months.
• Completion of stepdown education course within six to twelve months.
• 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.
   

On-call: Not required.

Incentives: External candidates may be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. Additional terms and conditions apply.

This is a bargaining union position.