Night Shift Registered Nurse – Acute Care

Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital; Stony Brook, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is hiring a Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) for the 11 North unit on the Night shift. The role requires NY RN licensure with preference for acute care experience and a Bachelor’s in Nursing, with duties spanning assessment, care planning, medication administration, and patient education.

The position emphasizes infection control, collaboration with multiple disciplines, and participation in quality assurance activities, with a standard review process and 90-day posting window.

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.
• Only licensed nurse experience in an acute care facility will be counted towards RN1 experience.
• Acute care is defined as medical services provided for illnesses that are short-term, intense, requiring vigilant monitoring.

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 maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to Charge RN/Clinician.
• Develop and maintain current written plan of care for assigned patients and set priorities with patient/family.
• Document patient/family teaching and ensure consistency with physician instructions.
• Communicate and work with other staff and departments.
• Participate in unit/hospital-based quality assurance activities.

Skills

RN License

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Stony Brook Medicine is hiring a Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) for the 11 North unit on the Night shift. The role requires NY RN licensure with preference for acute care experience and a Bachelor’s in Nursing, with duties spanning assessment, care planning, medication administration, and patient education.

The position emphasizes infection control, collaboration with multiple disciplines, and participation in quality assurance activities, with a standard review process and 90-day posting window.