Job Description - Registered Nurse (T&RC) 18N Hosp Observation Unit Full Time Days (2403657)
Position Summary
At Stony Brook Medicine, our Registered Nurses are critical members of the team who diagnose and treat responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case finding, health teaching and counseling. Incumbents provide care supportive to and restorative of health and well-being, while adhering to a medical regimen.
Duties of a Registered Nurse may include the following but are not limited to:
- Assess the patient’s condition and nursing needs; coordinate nursing care activities with other health disciplines involved in the treatment effort to relate and integrate the nursing regimen with the treatment plan for patients.
- Develop a written individualized care plan which includes teaching needs and discharge planning.
- Administer direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed.
- Administer medications.
- Practice infection control and participate in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing care to all assigned patients. Communicates changes in patient’s condition and questions regarding patient care to Charge RN/Clinician.
- Develops and maintains current written plan of care for assigned patients. Sets priorities to meet the patient’s needs. Sets patient goals and priorities with the patient and/or family.
- Provides documented evidence in the medical record of patient/family teaching and their responses and understanding of the teaching. Ensures that patient education and instructions are consistent with that of the physician or designee.
- Communicates and works effectively with other staff and other departments.
- Participates in unit or hospital based quality assurance activities or committees to contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession at Stony Brook University Hospital.
Working Conditions:
Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position is classified by OSHA as Category 1.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC)
Required: Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a registered nurse in New York State.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least one year of previous hospital acute care experience.
*Only licensed nurse experience in an acute care facility will be counted towards RN1 experience.
Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen.
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.
Job Number: 2403657
Official Job Title: Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) 4373
Job Field: Nursing
Primary Location: Department/Hiring Area: 18 North Hospital Observation Unit
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Shift
Shift Hours: 0700-1930
Pass Days: Every Other Weekend, Variable
Posting Start Date: Oct 9, 2024
Posting End Date: Oct 24, 2024, 3:59:00 AM
Salary: $96,000 - $121,513 (adjusts by shift)
Salary Grade: SG18
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