Registered Nurse - Per Diem Night - Intensive Care Unit

Job Description
- Registered Nurse
- Per Diem Night
- Intensive Care Unit (2602904)

Registered Nurse
- Per Diem Night
- Intensive Care Unit

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse works under the direction of the Nurse Manager and functions as a Team Leader. He/she is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all nursing activities related directly or indirectly to patient care for a group of patients within a specific clinical area. He/she evaluates patient’s physical and psychosocial needs, administers direct patient care, and provides education for the patient and their family.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for all nursing personnel assigned to the Team. He/she functions as a mentor to their team, teaching and demonstrating nursing care procedures. He/she maintains a professional profile, promotes cooperation, a positive attitude, and creates a safe environment for both patients and staff. The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowing and adhering to established hospital policies and procedures, including all aspects of safety.

Duties of a Registered Nurse may include the following but are not limited to:

Uses the nursing process to provide comprehensive patient care

Collects data relevant to patient’s condition and reports critical values to physician in a timely manner

Assesses appropriate lab and diagnostic data

Documents findings of physical assessment and is able to identify abnormal findings

Develops plan of care based on patient need

Advocates on behalf of the patient and their family

Performs interventions according to patient need and hospital policy

Evaluates patient outcomes in relation to goals

Adheres to all safety guidelines and exercises the utmost care when interacting with patients

Demonstrates a professional demeanor in interactions with patient, family, peers, and staff, and maintains open communication with nursing management

Other duties as deemed appropriate by management.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Current Licensure to practice in New York State

Current BLS provider certification from the American Heart Association

Current ACLS provider certification from the American Heart Association

Minimum of 2 years acute care nursing experience.

Standing/walking 90% of the time.

Ability to lift patients with or without assistance.

Ability to push heavy objects.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

NIHSS Certification

Moderate Sedation Certification

Special Notes:

Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.

This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair This function maybe designated as an  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 Southampton and related facilities

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck!

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

• Complete electronic reference checks with a minimum of three (3) professional references
• Successfully complete a 4-panel 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 Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination
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Company Overview:

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer.

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