Registered Nurse (T&RC) Electrophysiology Lab Full Time Days

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

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About The Position

Stony Brook Medicine is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Electrophysiology Lab. Registered Nurses assess and treat actual or potential health problems using nursing methods, provide care that supports and restores health and well-being, and adhere to medical regimens. The nurse coordinates care with other health disciplines and is accountable for delivering care to assigned patients. The role includes developing and maintaining individualized written care plans, setting priorities and goals with patients and families, providing direct nursing care and medications, and documenting patient and family education and responses. Nurses communicate changes in patients’ conditions and work collaboratively with staff and departments, while contributing to unit- or hospital-based quality assurance activities.

The position may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids, tissue, accidents, injuries, and illness; handling unpredictable emergency or crisis situations; and occasional irregular hours and pressure from multiple calls and inquiries. It is classified by OSHA as Category 1. The role may require respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair, and may be designated essential during institutional emergencies. Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as needed.

Before starting, the selected candidate must complete a pre-employment physical and obtain medical clearance, complete electronic reference checks with at least three professional references, pass a four-panel drug screen, meet regulatory screening requirements, and provide copies of required New York State licenses or certificates. A resume/CV must be included with the online application. The position remains posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days; an initial review occurs two weeks after posting.

Requirements

• Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a registered nurse in New York State.
• Cardiology experience.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Only licensed nurse experience in an acute care facility counts toward RN1 experience.
• Provide a resume/CV with the online application.
• Before the start date, complete a pre-employment physical and receive medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine Employee Health Services.
• Before the start date, complete electronic reference checks with at least three professional references.
• Before the start date, successfully complete a four-panel drug screen and meet regulatory pre-employment screening requirements.
• Before the start date, provide copies of any required New York State licenses or certificates.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• At least one year of previous hospital acute care experience.
• Critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ conditions and nursing needs, and coordinate nursing activities with other health disciplines to integrate nursing care with treatment plans.
• Develop individualized written care plans that include teaching needs and discharge planning.
• Provide direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are required.
• Administer medications.
• Practice infection control and help maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Accept responsibility and accountability for nursing care delivered to assigned patients.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and patient-care questions to the Charge RN or Clinician.
• Maintain current written plans of care, set priorities, and establish patient goals and priorities with patients and/or families.
• Document patient and family teaching, responses, and understanding in the medical record; ensure education and instructions are consistent with those of the physician or designee.
• Communicate and work effectively with staff and other departments.
• Participate in unit- or hospital-based quality assurance activities or committees to contribute to the nursing profession at Stony Brook University Hospital.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system.
• Some full-time positions may include location pay; some positions may include shift differentials or other supplemental pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed