Registered Nurse- Psychiatric Access-Full-Time-Nights-7 p-7.30 a-Alt Weekend

About the Role

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital features the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. It operates a Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center, a Primary Stroke Center designated by the New York State Department of Health, and multiple outpatient sites such as a wound care center, hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.

This full-time night shift position (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) includes alternating weekends in the Psychiatric Access department.

Responsibilities

• Execute professional nursing care in accordance with physician treatment plans to ensure patient comfort and well-being.
• Assess patient needs, plan and implement treatment, observe and evaluate progress, and document observations.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary health team to meet holistic patient needs.
• Direct the delivery of nursing care by other team members and participate in the orientation of new employees.
• Collect patient health data by involving the patient, family, and other healthcare providers.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments based on patient presentation and department policy.
• Record relevant data on the nursing component of the Interdisciplinary Admission Assessment.
• Demonstrate awareness of special needs for diverse age groups, cultures, and patients with disabilities.
• Incorporate discharge planning into the admission process.
• Analyze assessment data to determine problem identification and expected outcomes.
• Develop and communicate a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers in care planning, integrating cultural, ethnic, and spiritual aspects.
• Implement the plan of care, perform patient monitoring, and adapt nursing procedures to individual needs.
• Provide education to patients and families based on identified learning needs.
• Recognize and address patient safety hazards.
• Delegate tasks according to state nurse practice acts and caregiver knowledge/skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of drug administration, including incompatibilities, contraindications, and adverse effects.
• Comply with medication policy and procedures for order transcription, verification, administration, and documentation.
• Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes and revise the plan of care as needed.
• Document patient responses to interventions and communicate with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Provide care that reflects ethical beliefs and respect for patient rights.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to enhance nursing practice.
• Maintain effective interactions with staff across departments and contribute to professional development.
• Act as a facilitator for patient care and unit functioning issues.
• Engage in performance appraisals and collaborate with management to improve the care environment.
• Maintain knowledge of policies, procedures, and participate in learning opportunities (e.g., meetings, educational programs).

Requirements

• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through completion of a two-year training program at an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• BLS certification and de-escalation training (required).
• ACLS certification (required for ICU, Float Pool, Emergency Department).
• TCAR Certification (required for SICU, PACU).
• For Emergency Department: PALS and TNCC (within the first year).
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS must be through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and families, demonstrating cultural diversity awareness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical ability to assess and develop solutions for clinical situations or unit problems.
• Proficiency in the clinical area and age group served.
• Physical ability to frequently lift/carry over 75 lbs, push/pull over 100 lbs, bend, squat, kneel, climb steps/ladder, and reach above shoulders.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• For ASU RN: 1 year of critical care experience preferred.
• PALS certification preferred.
• Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia (e.g., CAPA) preferred.
• 1 year of nursing experience in preoperative, perioperative, or post-anesthesia care preferred.
• Experience in patient assessment, education, and care planning for pre- and post-operative patients preferred.
• Prior experience in discharge planning and coordination of perioperative patients preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems preferred.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $106,916.04 - $138,356.04 annually. Actual salaries depend on factors such as experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. This range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Schedule

Full-time night shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) with alternating weekends.