Registered Nurse

About the Unit

The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is a 34-bed unit located on the 5th floor, serving a diverse population ranging from middle-aged to geriatric patients. The unit maintains a balance of approximately 14 short-stay and 20 long-term residents.

Short-stay patients typically remain 1 to 6 weeks and receive specialized care for conditions such as sepsis, post-operative orthopedic recovery, and wound care. Services include advanced wound management (including wound vacs), IV antibiotic therapy, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Long-term residents have a wide range of needs, from minimal assistance to full support with daily care.

This unit offers the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships while strengthening medical-surgical skills and participating in discharge planning to support successful transitions home. Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, individualized care that promotes each resident's highest level of health and independence.

About the Area

The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes, undulating hills, meadows, and pastures rolling down to the waters of 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 a solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years.

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.

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