Registered Nurse Critical Care Pacu​/Asu​/Wound CARE - PER DIEM

Position Summary

Registered Nurse Critical Care PACU/ASU/WOUND CARE - PER DIEM. At SBELIH, 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 supporting to and restorative of health and well-being, while adhering to a medical regimen.

• 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 medication.
• Practice infection control and participate in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing care to all assigned patients. Communicate changes in patient’s condition and questions regarding patient care to Charge RN/Clinician.
• Develop and maintain current written plan of care for assigned patients. Set priorities to meet the patient’s needs. Set patient goals and priorities with the patient and/or family.
• Provide documented evidence in the medical record of patient/family teaching and their responses and understanding of the teaching. Ensure that patient education and instructions are consistent with that of the physician or designee.
• Communicate and work effectively with other staff and other departments.
• Participate in unit or hospital-based quality assurance activities or committees to contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession at SBELIH.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Critical Care Nursing (Intensive Care Unit or Emergency Department).

• Bachelor of Science in nursing degree preferred. (All Registered Nurses licensed on or after June 18, 2020, must obtain a BSN within 10 years.)
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) (Adult) certification preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move quickly for extended periods, especially during emergencies.
• Assist with patient transfers, repositioning and physical interventions, if needed.
• Lift and/or transfer patients, including those who may be physically aggressive or uncooperative, with the use of appropriate safety techniques and equipment.
• Handle equipment and supplies needed for emergency care.
• React quickly to situations involving physical restraint, patient agitation, or aggression.
• Provide physical support in restraining or de‑escalating patients if necessary.
• Use medical instruments, perform assessments, administer medications, and manage equipment with precision.
• Perform tasks such as documenting patient information, administering injections, or manipulating medical equipment.
• Maintain physical and mental alertness during long shifts, including night shifts and weekends.
• Manage high‑stress situations with clear decision‑making and physical capacity.
• Manage the emotional and physical challenges that come with caring for patients who may be agitated or experiencing mental health crises.
• Respond quickly and take rapid action including using physical restraint procedures to stabilize a patient in a crisis situation.

• Successfully complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island’s Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three 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).

Stony Brook Medicine 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.

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