Registered Nurse (T&RC) - Emergency Department Full-Time Night Shift

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

22h

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, Registered Nurses are critical members of the team who diagnose and treat responses to actual or potential health problems using nursing methods and techniques, including case finding, health teaching, and counseling. They provide care that supports patients’ health and well-being while adhering to a medical regimen. Emergency Nurses care for patients experiencing trauma or injury, quickly recognize life-threatening problems, and are trained to respond immediately. The Registered Nurse assesses patients’ conditions and nursing needs, coordinates nursing care with other health disciplines, and develops individualized care plans that include teaching needs and discharge planning. The nurse administers direct care and medications, practices infection control, maintains a clean and safe environment, and remains accountable for care delivered to assigned patients. The role also includes communicating changes in patient condition, documenting patient and family education, working effectively with staff and departments, and participating in quality assurance activities or committees. Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids, tissue, accidents, injuries, and illness. The role may require responding to unpredictable emergency and crisis situations and may occasionally involve irregular hours and pressure from multiple calls and inquiries. The position is classified by OSHA as Category 1. It 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 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 will be 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 a minimum of three professional references.
Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen.
Meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
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.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ conditions and nursing needs.
Coordinate nursing care activities with other health disciplines and integrate the nursing regimen with patients’ treatment plans.
Develop written, individualized care plans that include teaching needs and discharge planning.
Administer direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed.
Administer medications.
Practice infection control and participate in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Assume responsibility and accountability for nursing care delivered to assigned patients.
Communicate changes in patient condition and questions regarding patient care to the Charge RN/Clinician.
Develop and maintain current written plans of care for assigned patients, set priorities to meet patient needs, and set goals and priorities with patients and/or families.
Document patient and family teaching, 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 staff and other departments.
Participate in unit- or hospital-based quality assurance activities or committees to contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession at Stony Brook University Hospital.