Registered Nurse (T&RC) - Psych Acute Full-Time Night Shift
Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook, NY, United States
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 using nursing methods and techniques such as case finding, health teaching, and counseling. Incumbents provide care supportive of and restorative to health and well-being, while adhering to a medical regimen. Our psychiatric nurses address a variety of psychiatric and behavioral problems, including depression, manic‑depressive illness, schizophrenia, severe anxiety disorders, ADHD, learning disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, autism, and mood and anxiety disorders.
Duties
Assess the patient’s condition and nursing needs; coordinate nursing care activities with other health disciplines involved in the treatment effort to 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 maintaining 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.
Develop and maintain current written plan of care for assigned patients. Set priorities to meet patient needs. Set patient goals and priorities with the patient and/or family.
Provide documented evidence in the medical record of patient/family teaching and their responses and understanding of the teaching. Ensure that patient education and instructions are consistent with that of the physician or designee.
Communicate and work effectively with other 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.
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 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
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 toward RN 1 experience.
Acute care is defined as medical services provided for illnesses that are short‑term (usually less than 30 days), intense, and have a relatively severe to very severe course, requiring knowledge and expertise in vigilant monitoring of subtle changes in the patient’s condition and ability to quickly recognize and identify potential problems and conditions resulting from a previous disease.
Special Notes
Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Requirements Prior to Start Date
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 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).
EEO Statement
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.
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At Stony Brook Medicine, our 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. Incumbents provide care supportive of and restorative to health and well-being, while adhering to a medical regimen. Our psychiatric nurses address a variety of psychiatric and behavioral problems, including depression, manic‑depressive illness, schizophrenia, severe anxiety disorders, ADHD, learning disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, autism, and mood and anxiety disorders.
Duties
Assess the patient’s condition and nursing needs; coordinate nursing care activities with other health disciplines involved in the treatment effort to 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 maintaining 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.
Develop and maintain current written plan of care for assigned patients. Set priorities to meet patient needs. Set patient goals and priorities with the patient and/or family.
Provide documented evidence in the medical record of patient/family teaching and their responses and understanding of the teaching. Ensure that patient education and instructions are consistent with that of the physician or designee.
Communicate and work effectively with other 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.
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 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
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 toward RN 1 experience.
Acute care is defined as medical services provided for illnesses that are short‑term (usually less than 30 days), intense, and have a relatively severe to very severe course, requiring knowledge and expertise in vigilant monitoring of subtle changes in the patient’s condition and ability to quickly recognize and identify potential problems and conditions resulting from a previous disease.
Special Notes
Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Requirements Prior to Start Date
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 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).
EEO Statement
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.
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