Registered Nurse; T&RC - Pediatric Hematology​/Oncology Unit Part-Time Night Shift

Registered Nurse (T&RC) - Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Unit Part‑Time Night Shift

Apply to the Registered Nurse (T&RC) - Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Unit Part‑Time Night Shift position at Stony Brook University.

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Registered Nurses are critical members of the team who diagnose and treat patients by providing case finding, health teaching, and counseling. Incumbents give developmental screenings, immunizations, and preventive as well as critical care for infants, children, and adolescents.

• Assess patient condition and nursing needs; coordinate nursing care with other health disciplines.
• Develop a written individualized care plan that 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.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing care to all assigned patients; communicate changes in patient condition to Charge RN/Clinician.
• Set priorities to meet patient needs and objectives with patients and/or families.
• Provide documented evidence of patient/family teaching and responses in the medical record; ensure consistency with physician instructions.
• Communicate and work effectively with staff and other departments.
• Participate in unit or hospital‑based quality assurance activities or committees to advance the nursing profession.

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. The position may be exposed to unpredictable, emergency, and crisis situations. Irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries are possible. This position is classified by OSHA as Category 1.

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.
New Grad: Capstone in a Pediatric Department, BLS and PALS certification.

Successful candidate will complete APHON certification/qualification within the first 6 months of hiring.

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 vigilant monitoring of subtle changes in the patient’s condition.

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

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 that, for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (within two weeks of the posting date). If no candidate is selected to fill the position after the initial review, additional applications will be considered, but the posting will close once a finalist is identified.

If no candidate is identified and hired within 90 days from the initial posting, the posting would close for review and may be reposted at a later date.

• Successfully complete a 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 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 hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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