Registered Nurse (T&RC) - Chemotherapy Full-Time Day Shift

Registered Nurse (T&RC) – Chemotherapy Full‑Time Day Shift Position Summary: At Stony Brook Medicine, 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 that supports and restores health and well‑being while adhering to a medical regimen. Duties: Assess the patient’s condition and nursing needs; coordinate nursing care activities with other health disciplines involved in the treatment effort to 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. Assume responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing care to all assigned patients, communicating changes in patient condition and questions regarding patient care to Charge RN/Clinician. Develop and maintain a current written plan of care for assigned patients. Set priorities to meet the patient’s needs and set patient goals and priorities with the patient and/or family. Provide documented evidence in the medical record of patient/family teaching and their responses and understanding of the teaching. Communicate and work effectively with other staff and departments. Participate 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: 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 required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency, and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position is classified by OSHA as Category 1. Qualifications: Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a registered nurse in New York State. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least one year of previous hospital acute care experience (chemotherapy/biotherapy infusion experience, outpatient experience, OCN certification preferred). Only licensed nurse experience in an acute care facility will be counted toward RN1 experience. Acute care is defined as medical services provided for illnesses that are short‑term (usually less than 30 days), intense, and have a relatively severe to very severe course, requiring vigilant monitoring of subtle changes in the patient’s condition and the ability to quickly recognize and identify potential problems and conditions resulting from a previous disease. Pre‑Employment Requirements: Successfully complete a pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services. Complete an electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. Successfully complete a four‑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. Stony Brook University 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. If you need a disability‑related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631) 632‑6280. Job Number: 2601671 | Official Job Title: Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) | Job Field: Nursing | Primary Location: Chemotherapy | Schedule: Full‑time | Shift: Day Shift (0800–1830) | Salary: $96,000 – $121,513 (adjusts by shift) #J-18808-Ljbffr Stony Brook University