ICU Float RN — Night Shift, Critical Care Impact

Stony Brook Medicine; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 109,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) to join the ICU RN Float Pool. You will assess patients, coordinate care with the treatment team, and administer nursing procedures according to the plan of care. The ideal candidate holds a New York RN license; BSN and acute-care experience are preferred.

The job includes standard pre-employment checks and adherence to hospital policies. Additional duties include documenting care, teaching patients and families, and participating

Qualifications

• Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a registered nurse in New York State.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least one year of previous hospital acute care 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.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) to join the ICU RN Float Pool. You will assess patients, coordinate care with the treatment team, and administer nursing procedures according to the plan of care. The ideal candidate holds a New York RN license; BSN and acute-care experience are preferred.

The job includes standard pre-employment checks and adherence to hospital policies. Additional duties include documenting care, teaching patients and families, and participating