Registered Nurse (36)- Medical Step Down Unit- Full Time, Days

NYU Langone Hospitals; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk in Patchogue, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Step Down Unit. You will provide professional nursing care per physician plans, collaborating with families and the health team to ensure comfort and safety.

The role targets nurses who thrive in a collaborative environment and deliver high-quality patient care. The position requires a NYS RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, with PALS preferred for ED roles.

Qualifications

• Professional nursing knowledge and practice.
• Experience: 1 year nursing experience preferred for Med Surg/ICU.
• Licenses & Certifications: NYS RN license, BLS, ACLS; PALS preferred for ED roles.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient health data with patient, family and care team.
• Perform initial assessment based on patient presentation.
• Document nursing assessments in the Interdisciplinary Admission Assessment.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to age and cultural needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments per policy and patient response.
• Incorporate discharge planning into admission process.
• Analyze data to identify problems and expected outcomes.
• Develop a plan of care to achieve outcomes.
• Communicate plan and updates to patient, family and providers.
• Document the initial and updated plan of care.

Education

Two-year nursing education (School of Nursing)

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Medical Step Down Unit at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides professional nursing care in accordance with physician treatment plans, ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients and their families. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Highlights

• Pay: $106,916.04 - $138,356.04 Annually
• Location: Patchogue, NY
• Facility: NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk
• Department/Unit: Medical Step Down Unit
• Schedule: Full-Time, Day shift

What You'll Do

• Collect patient health data by involving the patient, family, and other health care providers.
• Perform initial assessment based on patient's presentation.
• Record relevant data on the nursing component of the Interdisciplinary Admission Assessment.
• Demonstrate awareness of the special needs of each age group or culture served.
• Perform ongoing assessments as established by department policy and as warranted by the patient's response.
• Incorporate discharge planning into the admission process.
• Analyze assessment data to identify problems and expected outcomes.
• Develop a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Communicate expected outcomes to the patient, family, and other health care providers.
• Document the initial plan of care and provide updates as required.

Requirements

Education:

• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through completion of a two-year training at an accredited School of Nursing.

Experience:

• 1 year of nursing experience preferred for specific units (e.g., Med Surg, ICU).

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• PALS preferred for Emergency Department roles.

About NYU Langone Health

NYU Langone Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is dedicated to providing comprehensive and specialized care to the residents of eastern Long Island, with a focus on innovation and quality in healthcare services.