Registered Nurse - 4Main Urology, Nephrology and LTC

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Benefits (403b)

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh, NY is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our nephrology, urology and geriatrics teams. You will care for patients with nephrostomy tubes, urinary catheters, or on peritoneal dialysis, and participate in safe discharge planning.

We offer a $10,000 sign-on incentive, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment with a focus on patient ratios, professional growth, and shared governance.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure recognized by the State of New York is required.
• Appropriate experience in the unit-specific clinical area.

Skills

Clinical RN experience

Education

RN licensure NY

Job description

Unit Description: Their expertise is in Nephrology, Urology, and Geriatrics. The staff are trained to provide care to patients with nephrostomy tubes, urinary catheters, and those receiving peritoneal dialysis. The staff are also trained in Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders, also called NICHE, and are experts at addressing common geriatric issues and diagnosis. The team excels at discharging patients to the appropriate care setting such as long-term care facilities, sub-acute rehabs, assisted living, or home locations with ease.

On-Call: Not Required

Incentives: $10,000 Sign on bonus. Subject to tax withholdings and also prorated for any part time positions.

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.