Registered Nurse (T&RC) 16S Cardiac ICR Part Time Days

Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY

21h

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, Registered Nurses are critical members of the healthcare team. They diagnose and treat responses to actual or potential health problems through nursing methods and techniques, including case finding, health teaching, and counseling. They provide care that supports and restores health and well-being while adhering to a medical regimen.

The Registered Nurse assesses patients’ conditions and nursing needs, coordinates care with other health disciplines, develops and maintains individualized written care plans, and provides direct nursing care and medication administration. The role includes infection control, maintaining a clean and safe environment, setting care priorities and goals with patients and families, documenting patient and family education, and communicating effectively with colleagues and other departments. Nurses are accountable for care delivered to assigned patients and participate in quality assurance activities or committees.

Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids, tissue, accidents, injuries, illness, and unpredictable emergency or crisis situations. The role may occasionally involve irregular hours and pressure from multiple calls and inquiries. It is classified by OSHA as Category 1. The position 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.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s) or certificate(s).
• 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 four-panel drug screen.
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• At least one year of previous hospital acute care experience. Only licensed nurse experience in an acute care facility counts toward RN1 experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ conditions and nursing needs.
• Coordinate nursing care activities with other health disciplines and integrate the nursing regimen with the treatment plan.
• Develop written individualized care plans, including teaching needs and discharge planning.
• 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 patients’ conditions and patient-care questions to the Charge RN/Clinician.
• Maintain current written plans of care and set priorities to meet patients’ needs.
• Set patient goals and priorities with patients and/or families.
• Document patient and family teaching, responses, and understanding in the medical record.
• Ensure patient 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed