Registered Nurse 1

Stony Brook

Stony Brook (NY)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 105,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Job summary

Stony Brook University’s Long Island State Veterans Home is seeking a Registered Nurse 1 for the evening shift.

The role involves assessing residents, coordinating care plans, and guiding a care team to deliver high-quality nursing services in a 24/7 skilled nursing facility on the Stony Brook campus.

Qualifications

NYS Registered Nurse License required.
Experience in Long Term Care and healthcare settings.
Experience using EMR in clinical practice.
Clinical experience with adult/aging population.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assess daily needs of residents and assign staff to meet nursing care needs.
Supervise and evaluate nursing care provided to residents.
Document and update the nursing care plan for changes.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
Initiate and participate in resident/family education programs.
Coordinate with nurse manager on evaluation of nursing staff.
Lead staff and students, serving as a role model for nursing practice.

Skills

LTC experience

EMR experience

Geriatric care

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

NYS Registered Nurse License

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse 1 (2603817)

Registered Nurse 1

Position Summary

At the Long Island State Veterans Home, 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 daily needs of the residents and assign the appropriate staff to meet the nursing care needs of residents on more than one unit on assigned shift.
Supervise and evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing care provided to the resident on the assigned shift.
Document and update the nursing care plan regarding all changes and needs of the residents.
Communicate effectively and respond appropriately to issues and concerns of residents and families.
Initiate and participate in residents/family educational programs.
Effectively communicate with nursing supervisor and nursing staff all pertinent data and information relevant to nursing resident care.
Participate in clinical in-service for nursing staff, including the certification of nursing assistants, orientation of nursing employees and skill development consistent with the needs of the residents on the assigned shift.
Work closely with the nurse manager in the counseling and evaluation of nursing employees assigned to the nursing unit on the assigned shift.
Act as a professional role model for staff and nursing students assigned to the nursing unit.
Actively participate in the development and evaluation of standards of nursing practice and the quality of nursing care provided to the residents including participation in quality assurance studies.
Demonstrate proficiency in providing nursing care for residents with complex care needs.
Oversee nursing staff to determine resident assignment and unit concerns.
Demonstrate outcomes in working effectively with physician and other interdisciplinary team.
Display leadership in identifying, assessing, and evaluating unit concerns in order to improve clinical status of residents.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

NYS Registered Nurse License.

Preferred Qualifications

Long Term Care and Healthcare experience. Experience using EMR. Clinical practice experiences working with an adult or aging population in a clinical setting. Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. Strong communication skills.

Posting Overview

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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.

Pre-Start Requirements

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health Department.
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Provide a copy of the required license(s)/certificate(s).

Please be advised that failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

Special Notes

The Long Island State Veterans Home is a tobacco-free environment. Tobacco products are strictly prohibited anywhere on our 25-acre campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
Essential Position: This position has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. This means that when the Long Island State Veterans Home is faced with an emergency, employees in such positions are required to remain at their work location or to report to work.
The LISVH is a 24/7 skilled nursing facility. As such, all positions are subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary to meet the operating needs of the facility.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

About The Long Island State Veterans Home

The Long Island State Veterans Home, located on the campus of Stony Brook University, is a 350-bed skilled nursing facility with a 40-slot Adult Day Health Care Program dedicated to the care of honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, their spouses and Gold Star parents. Join an organization whose people make a difference every day and where commitment, compassion, initiative and leadership are recognized and rewarded. We care for America's heroes every day.

About Stony Brook University

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.

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Job Number

2603817

Official Job Title

Registered Nurse 1

Job Field

Nursing

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : Nursing

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