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Be a Star with the 5 STAR 2009 HealthGrades Heart Center Team at CVPH Medical Center

The Registered Nurse (Invasive) will be responsible for managing and coordinating care for patients undergoing examinations/procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab. In addition, the Registered Nurse (Invasive) will develop and participate in patient and family teaching and provide leadership by working cooperatively with nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.Champlain Valley Heart CenterCVPH Medical Center, in Plattsburgh, NY has expanded its cardiology program in late 2004 to include open-heart surgery and coronary angioplasty. This expansion plan is driven by the high incidence of heart disease in the North Country, and the lack of angioplasty and open-heart services north of a line from Albany to Syracuse. CVPH provides a high quality, cost effective service that is of great benefit to the areas overall health-care delivery system. Volumes have steadily grown since inception. Forecasts for 2008 are 1,400 caths, 180 cardiac surgeries, and 425 angioplasties.CVPHs mentor institution for cardiac services is St. Peter´s Hospital in Albany, a world-class cardiology program. Edward Bennett, Jr., M.D., who is President of Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons, P.C., as well as the CVPH Medical Director of Cardiac Surgery, has been working with the hospital since 2003 to introduce and maintain high quality tertiary heart care for the community. St. Peter´s has been ranked as a Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospital by the Solucient Institute all seven years the award has been given. In April 2008, CVPH has achieved a 2008 Healthgrades 5 star rating for its angioplasty program and is recognized to have high Healthgrades ratings for overall cardiac services.Education/Skills Required:1. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.2. Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.3. BLS required.4. Completion of ACLS within six months.5. Meets requirements of physical/pre-placement screening.6. Minimum two years nursing experience required Cardiology preferred, critical care preferred..7. Competent in IV therapy and venipuncture.8. Completion of cardiac rhythm course within three to six months.9. Completion of Critical Care course within six to twelve months.

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.

CVPH seeks an RN to be Dir of Inf Prevention & Control

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.

CVOR RN ResponsibilitiesThe Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery Registered Nurse is responsible for the management and delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients undergoing a surgical procedure. The OR nurse directs and guides the delivery of patient care, patient education, and all care related activities, while maintaining standards of professional nursing. He/She is familiar with all instruments, supplies, and equipment used during specific surgical procedures. On-call coverage required.Education and KnowledgeGraduate of an accredited School of NursingCurrent New York State License as a Registered Professional Nurse required.Minimum of two (2) years of Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular OR experience required; Five (5) years experience preferred.Completion of CVPH Level 1 Cardiac Dysrhythmia Recognition Class within in six months of hire.BLS Required.Must be able to take call as scheduled.Skills and AbilitiesExcellent oral and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.Commitment to quality and service.Consistently demonstrates respect and compassionReliable, trustworthy and accountableDiplomacyEnthusiasmProfessionalismAdaptability Excellent organizational skills.Exceptional clinical skills.