Registered Nurse (T&RC) 11N Full Time Nights

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

1d • Onsite

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 that supports and restores health and well-being while adhering to a medical regimen. This is a full-time position on the 11N unit working nights.

The role includes assessing patient conditions and nursing needs, coordinating nursing care with other health disciplines, developing individualized written care plans that address teaching and discharge planning, providing direct care requiring professional nursing judgment, administering medications, and practicing infection control. Nurses are accountable for care delivered to assigned patients, maintain current care plans, prioritize patient needs and goals, document patient and family teaching, and communicate effectively with colleagues and other departments. They also participate in unit- or hospital-based quality assurance activities and committees.

Working conditions may include exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids, tissue, accidents, injuries, and illness. The role may involve unpredictable emergencies and 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. Pass days and shifts may change as necessary.

Requirements

• Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a registered nurse in New York State.
• Provide a copy of required New York State license(s) or certificate(s) before starting.
• 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 and 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 patients’ treatment plans.
• Develop written individualized care plans, including teaching needs and discharge planning.
• Provide direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are required.
• 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 or 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 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

• Generous leave.
• Health insurance.
• Participation in the state pension system.
• Shift differentials may provide additional pay for night or other supplemental shifts.
• Location pay may apply to UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions.

What This Job Offers

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