Registered Nurse I – Independent, Patient-Centered Care

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks nurses at Graduate Nurse (T&RC) and Registered Nurse (T&RC) levels to provide direct patient care in acute settings across hospital units.

Roles involve supervision of staff, clinical coaching, and participation in care planning and quality initiatives. Licensure requirements include NYS graduate nurse eligibility or RN licensure, with pathways for promotion to RN2 and beyond; substitutions with BSN/MSN are described in policy.

Qualifications

• Graduate Nurse (T&RC) limited permit or eligible for NYS licensure.
• RN1 (T&RC) license and current NYS registration.
• RN2 (T&RC) promotion requires NYS license and one year as RN1 or two years post‑licensure.
• Substitutions: BA/BSN or MSN may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing care in acute care settings under supervision.
• Precept and train junior staff and students on care practices.
• Clinical management: coordinate with care teams and develop unit policies.
• Supervise unit operations and participate in committees.

Skills

Graduate Nurse T&RC

RN1 T&RC

RN2 T&RC

NYS RN License

Job description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks nurses at Graduate Nurse (T&RC) and Registered Nurse (T&RC) levels to provide direct patient care in acute settings across hospital units.

Roles involve supervision of staff, clinical coaching, and participation in care planning and quality initiatives. Licensure requirements include NYS graduate nurse eligibility or RN licensure, with pathways for promotion to RN2 and beyond; substitutions with BSN/MSN are described in policy.