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As the largest healthcare provider in Northeastern New York, CVPH Medical Center offers many rewarding opportunities for nurses in several areas of clinical practice.

The hospital is proud of its strong collaborative work environment and the active role nurses play in decisions on standards, protocol and patient care.CVPH has developed a professional development program called LEAD (Leadership, Excellence and Development) that recognizes and rewards RNs who demonstrate above average attributes in professional growth, clinical practice, caring, quality, safety and collaboration.Nurses who want to practice in a community hospital that offers modern technology and sophisticated medical care should consider CVPH Medical Center.We experience rate our nurses one for one and offer a very generous benefit package.For full information, please visit www.cvph.org.

The Director of Infection Prevention & Control is administratively responsible for the coordination and management of the organization-wide infection prevention and control program, infection control surveillance, education, monitoring trends that have been identified through surveillance, and maintaining all regulatory functions in conjunction with the hospital epidemiologist and Infection Control Committee. The Director will have current information on Joint Commission standards, federal, state, and county requirements pertaining to infection control and will function as a consultant to all hospital staff on all aspects of infection control and prevention. The position will work collaboratively with all departments to ensure infection prevention activities and standards are met.Education/Skills Required:1. Bachelor´s Degree in nursing required, Masters in relevant field preferred.2. New York State RN License required3. Infection Control Certification required4. Three years of Infection Control experience required in acute-care hospital setting.5. Two years management experience required6. Experience with JCAHO, DOH, federal and state infection control regulations required.7. Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.8. Knowledge and experience in utilizilng statistical tools for measurement required.9. Experience with National Patient Safety Goals and IHI initiatives related to infection prevention and control.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.

RNs: Are you ready to try a Management position at an award-winning medical center?

The Patient Services Division at CVPH Medical Center is embarking on an exciting transformation to a 24/7 leadership team on each of our medical surgical inpatient units over the next 18 months. We recognize that the key to assuring quality, safety, and satisfaction for our patients and staff is to assure a consistent and high performing leadership team every day and every shift. To accomplish this, we are recruiting additional Clinical Coordinators for a number of units and shifts to create a true 24/7 leadership team. The enlarged unit team will be composed of a Director, a Clinical Practice Coordinator, a day Clinical Coordinator, and 2 evening and 2 night Clinical Coordinators. Once all the positions for a unit are filled we are providing an evidence based, 2 day team leadership development program with continued follow-up programs. Our goal is to focus on building a high performing leadership team through continuous professional development and the use of common leadership language, tools, and skills. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for working collaboratively with the Unit Director and other discipline Requirements: Registered Professional Nurse in New York State Minimum of two years clinical experience determined by Vice President or Associate Vice President BSN / BS or BA or active enrollment in coursework toward BSN or the completion of within five years. Certification in relevant specialty preferred or active involvement in completion of 1 year Demonstrated leadership abilities with good written and oral communication skills Meets requirements of physical/preemployment screening. CVPH Medical Center 75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 800-562-7301, HR@cvph.org www.cvph.org Our three Medical / Surgical Units: R-5 / ONCOLOGY R-5 is a 43-bed medical/surgical unit designated as the inpatient medical oncology service. However, newly diagnosed diabetics, patients with lung problems and hematological disorders are also treated here. Approximately one half to two thirds of the patients are admitted needing chemotherapy, radiation therapy or assistance with pain control. For some patients, care is designed to be curative while for others, such as Hospice patients, care is palliative. For all patients, the goal is to maximize each patients quality of life. R-6 / ORTHOPEDIC / NEUROLOGIC R-6 is a 39-bed medical/surgical unit with a focus on providing care to orthopedic and neurologically impaired patients. State-of-the-art technology assists the staff in caring for these patients, many of whom have multi-system disease. The development and implementation of clinical pathways has enhanced collaboration between members of the care team, resulting in highly comprehensive patient care in a cost-effective manner. R-7 / UROLOGIC / NEPHROLOGIC / GYNECOLOGIC R-7 has a maximum capacity of 43 patients and provides care for urological and renal (including those undergoing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis). Patients admitted with other medical and surgical problems such as pneumonia, congestive heart failure, vascular complications and diabetes are also cared for on R-7., as well the unit handles many transfers from our Intensive care unit. The staff consults with professionals from all health care fields to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to care is provided each patient.