LPN - CVPH Skilled Nursing Facility

@ University of Vermont Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
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LPN - CVPH Skilled Nursing Facility

Plattsburgh, NY
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the job

CVPH Skilled Nursing Facility provides comprehensive care including wound management, antibiotic therapy, and rehab services to middle-aged and older adults, with strong clinical support and close hospital access.

Requirements

  • Graduate of accredited nursing school
  • Current NY LPN license
  • Strong communication skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Physical screening ability

Qualifications

  • Prior experience preferred
  • Ability to meet physical requirements

Full 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.

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