Registered Nurse (T&RC) - Critical Care Radiology IR Special Procedures Full Time Days

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, Registered Nurses 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 the medical regimen. Critical Care Nurses help ensure that critically ill patients receive optimal care for their illnesses and injuries. This role is in Critical Care Radiology IR Special Procedures and is full-time, days. The position requires responsibility and accountability for nursing care delivered to assigned patients. The RN assesses patient condition and nursing needs, coordinates care with other health disciplines, develops and maintains individualized written care plans that include teaching and discharge planning, and provides direct care when professional nursing judgment is needed. The RN administers medications, practices infection control, maintains a clean and safe environment, sets patient-centered priorities and goals, documents patient and family teaching, communicates changes in condition and care questions to the Charge RN/Clinician, and works effectively with staff and other departments. The RN also participates in unit- or hospital-based 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 emergency or crisis situations, occasional 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. 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.
Only licensed nurse experience in an acute care facility counts toward RN1 experience.
Prior to starting, successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine Employee Health Services.
Complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references.
Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen.
Meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
Provide copies of any required New York State licenses or certificates.

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 and coordinate nursing care with other health disciplines involved in treatment.
Develop individualized written care plans, including teaching needs and discharge planning, and maintain current plans for assigned patients.
Provide direct care requiring professional nursing skills and judgment.
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 patient condition and questions about patient care to the Charge RN/Clinician.
Set priorities to meet patient needs and establish patient goals and priorities with the patient and/or family.
Document patient and family teaching and their responses and understanding in the medical record; ensure 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.