What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Emergency Department position at University of Vermont Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital?
Unit Description: As a Level 3 Trauma Center, the Emergency Department at CVPH has 29 beds with 4 beds designated as part of the Behavioral Decision Unit (BDU), and also has a 7-bed Fast Track. Registered Nurses are supported in obtaining and maintaining their TNCC certification.
- Must pass the Critical Care Exam/Emergency Care Exam within 1 month of employment or have a current CEN certificate.
- BLS or ACLS required with ACLS certification within 12 months of hire.
- ENPC or PALS required within 12 months of hire.
- TNCC to be obtained within 2 years of hire.
On-call: Not required.
Incentives: External candidates are eligible for a one-time RN Sign-On Bonus of $10,000 (pro-rated for part-time roles). Please note that current University of Vermont Health employees are excluded from eligibility. Additional terms and conditions apply.
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.
Salary : $38 - $57