Registered Nurse (T&RC) - Pre Surgical Admissions Full-Time Day Shift

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

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 such as case finding, health teaching, and counseling. They provide care supportive to and restorative of health and well-being while adhering to a medical regimen. The posting identifies the role as Pre Surgical Admissions, although its position summary also describes care for critically ill adult patients in the Adult Intensive Care Unit (AICU). The nurse assesses patients’ conditions and nursing needs, coordinates care with other health disciplines, develops individualized care plans that include teaching needs and discharge planning, and provides direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed. The nurse administers medications, practices infection control, maintains a clean and safe environment, documents care and education, and communicates patient status and care questions to the Charge RN/Clinician. The nurse also works effectively with staff and departments and participates in quality assurance activities or committees. Working conditions may include exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids, tissue, accidents, injuries, and illness. The position may involve unpredictable emergencies and crisis situations, and may occasionally involve 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 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 count toward RN1 experience.
Meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
Provide copies of required New York State licenses or certificates.
Successfully 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
At least one year of previous hospital acute care experience.
Current procedural nursing adult/pediatric BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Professional certification.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ conditions and nursing needs, and coordinate nursing care with other health disciplines to integrate the nursing regimen with the treatment plan.
Develop and maintain written individualized care plans, including teaching needs and discharge planning.
Set priorities and patient goals with the patient and/or family to meet patient needs.
Administer direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed.
Administer medications.
Practice infection control and help maintain a clean and safe environment.
Take responsibility and accountability for delivering nursing care to assigned patients.
Communicate changes in patient condition and questions regarding patient care to the Charge RN/Clinician.
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 other staff and departments.
Participate in unit- or hospital-based quality assurance activities or committees.