Registered Nurse 1, NS72 Med/Surg Telemetry

Downstate; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks a full-time Registered Nurse 1, NS71 Med/Surg Telemetry. The RN 1 provides direct nursing care in accordance with NYS licensure, under supervision, and contributes to treatment and care planning.

The role includes planning care, administering medications, recording patient data, and educating patients and families while maintaining infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Needs to plan nursing care aligned with treatment plans.
• Administers medications and monitors patient conditions.
• Records notes and maintains medical records and vital signs.
• Participates in multidisciplinary care planning.
• Adjusts care plans based on patient response.
• Performs triage and documents symptoms and findings.
• Evaluates emergencies and assists physicians as needed.
• Provides health education to patients and families.
• Follows infection control policies consistently.
• May train paraprofessional staff in nursing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or assists with care plans aligned to treatment plans.
• Carries out procedures, administers medications, monitors patients.
• Records nursing notes, meds, treatments, vitals in records.
• Contributes to care plan development in team setting.
• Modifies plans based on patient condition and response.
• Triages patients and records illness observations.
• Assesses and directs to physicians in emergencies or assists.
• Educates patients and families on health and treatments.
• Ensures compliance with infection control policies.
• Trains paraprofessional staff in nursing techniques.

Skills

Nursing care planning

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Job description

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse 1, NS71 Med/Surg Telemetry.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) is a full performance level nurse position and possesses a license as a registered professional nurse in New York State; under the general direction of a higher level registered nurse or licensed health care provider, independently provides direct nursing care to individuals in accordance with Article 139 of the Education Law; supervises nursing care activities; and provides clinical supervision and training to Graduate Nurses (T&RC), Teaching & Research Center Licensed Practical Nurses, and direct care staff.

Illustrative Duties

• Prepares or assists with preparation of nursing care plans consistent with individuals’ comprehensive treatment plans and medical needs.

• Carries out treatment procedures, administers medications, and monitors individuals’ conditions.

• Records notes and maintains individuals’ medical records and nursing care plans, including nursing care, medications, and treatments, reactions to care and treatment, intake and output of liquids and solids, and vital signs.

• Participates in the development, implementation, and revision of individual care plans as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

• Modifies nursing care plans based on individual condition and responses to care and treatment.

• Triages individuals by inquiring about illnesses, injuries, and symptoms, and records findings and observations.

• Assesses findings, and either refers individuals directly to a physician in emergency cases or initiates appropriate remedial action; as directed, assists physicians with treatment functions.

• Provides education and counseling to individuals and families regarding health, medications, procedures, and treatment goals.

• Practices and ensures compliance with established infection control policies and procedures.

• May train paraprofessional staff by demonstrating nursing techniques and providing instructions on use of techniques and nursing equipment.