Registered Nurse (T&RC) - Neuro Critical Care Full-Time Night Shift

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, Registered Nurses assess and treat responses to actual or potential health problems using nursing methods such as case finding, health teaching, and counseling. They provide care that supports and restores health and well-being while adhering to medical regimens. Critical Care Nurses help ensure that critically ill patients receive optimal care for their illnesses and injuries. The Registered Nurse is accountable for delivering nursing care to assigned patients, coordinating care with other health disciplines, administering direct care and medications, and maintaining infection control and a clean, safe environment. The role includes developing and maintaining individualized written care plans, setting patient goals and priorities with patients and families, documenting patient and family education, communicating changes in condition, and contributing to quality assurance activities. The position is full-time on the night shift. Working conditions may include exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids, tissue, accidents, injuries, illness, and unpredictable emergency or crisis situations. Occasional irregular hours and pressure from multiple calls and inquiries may occur. The role is classified by OSHA as Category 1. Employees may be required to wear respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair. The position may be designated essential and may require reporting to or remaining at work 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 counts toward RN1 experience.
Complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine’s Employee Health Services before the start date.
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.
Provide a copy of any 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.
ACLS certification.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ conditions and nursing needs, and coordinate nursing care with other health disciplines involved in treatment.
Develop individualized written care plans that include teaching needs and discharge planning.
Provide direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed.
Administer medications.
Practice infection control and help maintain a clean and safe environment.
Assume responsibility and accountability for nursing care delivered to assigned patients.
Communicate changes in patients’ conditions and questions about patient care 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 education and instructions align 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system.
Some positions may include location pay for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions.
Some positions may include shift differentials for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts.

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