Registered Nurse (T&RC) - Critical Care CTICU Full Time Nights

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, Registered Nurses are critical members of the care team who diagnose and treat responses to actual or potential health problems using nursing methods such as case finding, health teaching, and counseling. They provide care that supports and restores health and well-being while adhering to a medical regimen. Critical Care Nurses help ensure that critically ill patients receive optimal care for their illnesses and injuries.

The Registered Nurse assesses patients’ conditions and nursing needs, coordinates nursing activities with other health disciplines, develops individualized care plans that include teaching and discharge planning, provides direct nursing care, and administers medications. The nurse is accountable for care delivered to assigned patients, maintains current plans of care, establishes priorities and goals with patients and families, documents teaching and patient responses, and communicates changes in condition to the Charge RN/Clinician. The role also includes infection control, maintaining a clean and safe environment, collaborating with staff and departments, and participating in quality assurance activities.

The position is in the Critical Care CTICU and is full-time on nights. Working conditions may include exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids, tissue, and other unpleasant elements; unpredictable emergencies and crises; irregular hours; and pressure from multiple calls and inquiries. The role is classified by OSHA as Category 1 and may require respiratory protection. The position may be designated essential, requiring employees to remain at or report to work during institutional emergencies. Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

Requirements

• Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a registered nurse in New York State.
• Only licensed nurse experience in an acute care facility is counted toward RN1 experience.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
• Complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen.
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s) or certificate(s).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system.
• Some positions may include annual supplemental pay such as location pay for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions, and shift differentials for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts.

What This Job Offers

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