Registered Nurse - Per Diem Night - Intensive Care Unit

About the Role

The Registered Nurse works under the direction of the Nurse Manager and functions as a Team Leader. They are 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. The Registered Nurse evaluates patient’s physical and psychosocial needs, administers direct patient care, and provides education for the patient and their family. They are responsible for all nursing personnel assigned to the Team, functioning as a mentor, teaching and demonstrating nursing care procedures. The role involves maintaining a professional profile, promoting cooperation, a positive attitude, and creating 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 identifies 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

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to stand/walk 90% of the time
• Ability to lift patients with or without assistance
• Ability to push heavy objects

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Recent critical care experience
• 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 may be designated as "essential," meaning that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations.

Pre-Employment Requirements

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

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton's Employee Health Services*
• 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)

*The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Pay

$70.00 per hour

Schedule

Per Diem

About the Organization

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, 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 serves 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.

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500+ employees). StaffCo, a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and is responsible for employment, payroll, and Human Resources services. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of healthcare.