Registered Nurse (T&RC) - Psych Acute Full-Time Night Shift

Stony Brook University Medical Center; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) for Psychiatric Acute care on a full-time night shift. The RN will assess patients, develop care plans, administer medications, and ensure safety while coordinating with the care team.

Applicants must be licensed in New York State, with a BSN preferred and prior acute hospital experience. The role emphasizes patient education, discharge planning, and interdepartmental collaboration within Stony Brook University Hospital.

Qualifications

• Must hold a license to practice as a registered nurse in New York State or be eligible.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred; acute hospital experience preferred.
• Willingness to work night shift and adapt to psychiatric inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and coordinate nursing care with the treatment team.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans including discharge planning.
• Administer direct care and medications as prescribed.
• Practice infection control and maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate patient status changes to Charge RN/Clinician.
• Develop and maintain written plans of care and set patient/family goals.
• Document patient/family teaching and responses in medical records.
• Collaborate with staff and departments; participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Licensed NY RN

Acute care experience

Night shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse (T&RC) - Psych Acute Full-Time Night Shift (2603648)

Registered Nurse (T&RC) - Psych Acute Full-Time Night Shift

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.

Our psychiatric nurses deal with a variety of psychiatric and behavioral problems, including depression, manic depressive illness, schizophrenia, as well as severe anxiety disorders. Our staff is also trained to properly respond to attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, learning disorders, pervasive developmental disorders and autism, mood and anxiety disorders and learning disorders.

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.

Special Notes

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

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.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Anticipated Pay Range

The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.

The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:

• Location Pay: for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions
• Shift Differentials: Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts (e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials)

At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.

Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It includes our Health Sciences schools – Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare—a Program in Public Health,as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital,Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.

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.

Job Number

2603648

Official Job Title

Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) 4373

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Night Shift

Shift Hours : 7p-7:30a

Pass Days : Variable

Posting Start Date

Oct 8, 2026

Posting End Date

Oct 23, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Salary : 108,182 - 133,000 (rates are subject to change based on FTE and Shifts)

Salary Grade : SG18