Registered Nurse (T&RC) Hosp. Observation Unit Full Time Nights

Stony Brook Medicine; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 109,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is hiring a Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) for the Hospital Observation Unit in Stony Brook, NY. This full‑time role requires NY RN licensure and focuses on delivering direct patient care, creating care plans, and collaborating with the care team.

The position emphasizes patient education, documentation, and adherence to nursing protocols within a high‑quality hospital setting. Competitive salary and shift options are provided by Stony Brook University Hospital.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State required.
• Licensed RN with eligibility for practice in NY.
• Acute care experience preferred but not required for RN1.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and needs; coordinate nursing care with other disciplines.
• Develop individualized care plans including discharge planning.
• Administer direct care and medications.
• Practice infection control and maintain a safe environment.
• Document and communicate changes in patient condition to the care team.
• Maintain written care plans and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with staff and departments; participate in quality assurance activities.

Skills

RN license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, 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 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 participate in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing care to all assigned patients. Communicates changes in patient’s condition and questions regarding patient care to Charge RN/Clinician.
• Develops and maintains current written plan of care for assigned patients. Sets priorities to meet the patient’s needs. Sets patient goals and priorities with the patient and/or family.
• Provides documented evidence in the medical record of patient/family teaching and their responses and understanding of the teaching. Ensures that patient education and instructions are consistent with that of the physician or designee.
• Communicates and works effectively with other staff and other departments.
• Participates in unit or hospital based quality assurance activities or committees to contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession at Stony Brook University Hospital.

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. This position is classified by OSHA as Category 1.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC)

Required: Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a registered nurse in New York State.*

Preferred: 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 (usually less than 30 days), intense, and have a relatively severe to very severe course, requiring knowledge and expertise in the vigilant monitoring of subtle changes in the patient’s condition, as well as ability to quickly recognize and identify potential problems and conditions resulting from a previous disease.

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.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at [phone].

Official Job Title

Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) 4373

Primary Location

US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area

Hosp. Observation Unit

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Start Date

Aug 28, 2026

Posting End Date

Sep 11, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Salary

$109,275- $129,713 (adjusts by shift)

Salary Grade

SG18