Surgical ICU -SICU

Company: Carter Lard Consulting
Location: Stony Brook
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Job Description:

Qualifications -Required Open Competitive Qualifications:Must possess or be eligible for a license to practice as a registered nurse in New York State and one year of post-licensure acute care nursing experienceA Bachelor's Degree in Nursing may be substituted for one year of the experienceSuccessfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.Successfully complete a 5 panel drug screen.Successfully complete a Background Check investigation.Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s)Telemetry, NIHSS if applicableResponsibilities -These nurses quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot---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 medications---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 documented 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 Stony Brook University Hospital---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---May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations---Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries -Required:Minimum of 2 years recent experience in specialty (within past 2 years) in an acute care facility of similar size and level as Hospital.Preferred: Experience with Cerner Electronic Medical Record. Able to perform majority of patient care skills, good nursing assessment in the level of acute care setting in the specialty with minimal orientation and supervision. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must not have had professional license or certification suspended or investigated. Must not have been named as a defendant in a professional liability claim. Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance. All candidates are subject to drug screening and criminal background check as described in the Agreement.Shift:---1900-0730 - 3 shifts week/every other weekend.Powered by JazzHR

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