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

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

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 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 position is in the 16S Cardiac ICR and is full time, days. The Registered Nurse is accountable for delivering nursing care to assigned patients, coordinating care with other health disciplines, and communicating changes in patient condition or questions about care to the Charge RN/Clinician. The nurse develops and maintains individualized written plans of care, including teaching needs and discharge planning, sets patient priorities and goals with patients and/or families, and documents teaching and responses in the medical record. The nurse ensures education and instructions are consistent with those of the physician or designee, administers direct care and medications, practices infection control, and contributes to quality assurance activities or committees. Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids, tissue, accidents, injuries, illness, and other unpleasant elements. The role may involve unpredictable emergency or crisis situations, occasional irregular hours, and pressure from multiple calls and inquiries. It is classified by OSHA as Category 1. The position may require respiratory protection that could 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. Before starting, the selected candidate must complete a pre-employment physical examination and receive medical clearance, complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references, pass a four-panel drug screen, meet regulatory pre-employment screening requirements, and provide copies of required New York State licenses or certificates. The hiring department is responsible for examination fees. A resume/CV should be included with the online application.

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 counts toward RN1 experience.
Ability to meet pre-employment requirements, including medical clearance, an electronic reference check with at least three professional references, a four-panel drug screen, regulatory screenings, and submission of 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 the nursing regimen with patients’ treatment plans.
Develop individualized written 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.
Accept responsibility and accountability for nursing care delivered to assigned patients.
Communicate changes in patient condition and questions about patient care to the Charge RN/Clinician.
Maintain current written plans of care for assigned patients and set priorities to meet patient needs.
Set patient goals and priorities with patients and/or their families.
Document patient/family teaching and their 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 staff and other departments.
Participate in unit- or hospital-based quality assurance activities or committees.