Cardiothoracic CTICR RN - Night Shift

Stony Brook University Medical Center; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine in Stony Brook, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) for the CTICR cardiothoracic stepdown unit. The RN will assess patient needs, develop care plans, administer direct care and medications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements include NYS RN license, Acute Care experience; BSN preferred. This is a full-time, night-shift role with variable pass days; we offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Acute care experience

New York RN license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Stony Brook Medicine in Stony Brook, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) for the CTICR cardiothoracic stepdown unit. The RN will assess patient needs, develop care plans, administer direct care and medications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements include NYS RN license, Acute Care experience; BSN preferred. This is a full-time, night-shift role with variable pass days; we offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.