Registered Nurse - Dialysis Full Time Day

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides nursing care to renal dialysis patients. Designs nursing care plans and assists in the development of the overall care plan for patients. Works closely with other members of the care team to ensure that appropriate overall care is administered in a manner conducive to effective maintenance of patient conditions .

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance/performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Assesses and coordinates overall patient care in relation to the dialysis treatment, dietary restrictions, and psychosocial and physical needs of the individual.
• Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of the dialysis patient to the charge nurse and/or the physician.
• Provides dialysis treatment in conformance with nursing standards to include initiation, monitoring, and terminations of treatment.
• Administers medications and blood in accordance with unit policy and procedures and physician orders.
• Records and documents patient treatment, reactions, conditions, history, medications, and overall adaptability to dialysis.
• Assists in patient and staff education in the care and treatment of dialysis patients and helps physicians evaluate the effectiveness of the dialysis regimen.
• Dispose of all contaminated trash and linen in appropriate place.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment. If any mechanical problems are noted, be able to troubleshoot and call chief technician for immediate assistance.
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Maintains CPR certification annually.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Will be required for on-call and cover the acute care unit at Southampton Hospital

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Current NYS Registered Nurse License
• Current BLS provider certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Minimum of one year experience working in a renal care setting.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 .)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
• Able to relate to patients, hospital staff, and visitors.
• Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases.

Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

• 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/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck!

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

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check 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).

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 .

Company Overview:

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as 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 provides healthcare services to 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 is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duty organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization Law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and responsible for employment, including, promotions, disciplines, terminations, t he day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.

Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.

Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.