Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

At Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, 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.



JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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 
Assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing care to all assigned patients. Communicates changes in patient’s condition and questions regarding patient care to Charge RN/Clinician. 
Develops and maintains current written plan of care for assigned patients. Sets priorities to meet the patient’s needs. Sets patient goals and priorities with the patient and/or family.  
Provides document evidence in the medical record of patient/family teaching and their responses and understanding of the teaching. Ensures that patient education and instructions are consistent with that of the physician or designee. 
Communicates and works effectively with other staff and other departments.  
Participates in unit or hospital-based quality assurance activities or committees to contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession at SBSH. 



REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelors of Science in nursing degree preferred. (Under New York State Education Law § 6905 (commonly referred to as the BSN in 10), all Registered Nurses licensed on or after June 18, 2020, must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree within 10 years of their initial RN licensure to maintain their ability to practice in the State of New York. Failure to meet this legal requirement may impact your employment status.
Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State
Current Basic Life Support ("BLS") certification from the American Heart Association required.
ACLS certification from the American Heart Association within 3 months of hire
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support ("ACLS") certification from the American Heart Association preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to stand, walk, and move quickly for extended periods, especially during emergencies. 
Ability to assist with patient transfers, repositioning and physical interventions, if needed. 
Lifting and/or transferring patients, including those who may be physically aggressive or uncooperative, with the use of appropriate safety techniques and equipment. 
Handling equipment and supplies needed for emergency care. 
Reacting quickly to situations involving physical restraint, patient agitation, or aggression.  
Proving physical support in restraining or de-escalating patients if necessary.  
Ability to use medical instruments, perform assessments, administer medications, and manage equipment with precision.  
Performing tasks such as documenting patient information, administering injections, or manipulating medical equipment.  
Ability to maintain physical and mental alertness during long shifts, including night shifts and weekends.  
Capacity to manage high-stress situations with clear decision-making and physical capacity. 
Ability to manage the emotional and physical challenges that come with caring for patients who may be agitated or experiencing mental health crises.  
Must be able to respond quickly and take rapid action including using physical restraint procedures to stabilize patient in a crisis situation. 
These physical demands are tailored to the nature of the job, which requires a high level of alertness, physical engagement, and responsiveness, especially when dealing with patients in acute psychiatric distress.