Campus Description: Stony Brook University Medical Center, Long Island s only academic medical center, is about making a real difference in our patients lives. We do it by starting with the best ideas and hiring the best people to turn those ideas into the finest medical care on Long Island. We are the region's only tertiary care center and Level 1 Trauma Center. Stony Brook s Cancer Center, Heart Center, and Women and Infants Center all Centers of Excellence are integral to our clinical strategic priorities that also include geriatrics, neurosciences, and trauma and emergency medicine. Our 546-bed Hospital has recently been modernized and expanded to accommodate leading-edge technology and enhance our delivery of patient and family centered care. Become a member of our team.




Budget Title: same as above

Reference Number: UH-S-5078-10-S

Department: Medicine/Pulmonary

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Grade: SL-5

State Line#: 17342

Campus: Stony Brook-University Hospital


Required Qualifications: Current NYS RN Licensure. Masters degree in Nursing. NYS Certification as an Acute Care or Adult Health Nurse Practitioner. Two years current Acute Care or Adult Health Nursing experience and ACLS Certification.
Preferred Qualifications: Acute Care or Adult Health Nurse Practitioner experience in General Medicine or Critical Care. Nursing experience in Critical Care Population and Vent experience.

Brief Description of Duties:

• Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessment of acute and ventilated patients/families with real or potential acute and/or health problems which may include the psychosocial, cognitive and personal assets and limitations of the patient/family, with and emphasis on wellness.
• Establishes medical diagnoses, orders and evaluates diagnostic studies, prescribes and regulates medications, performs and monitors therapeutic procedures, assesses and/or manages follow up plans within the protocols and practice privileges approved by the Supervising Physician and consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Records and documents health appraisal data necessary to maintain, coordinate and/or expedite required services.
• Maintains ongoing communication with Physician collaborator and Associate Director of Nursing relative to select aspects of patient care or administrative issues.
• Acts as a resource and consultant to health care staff.
• Develops, conducts and evaluates formal and/or informal continuing education.
• Participates in the development and revision of nursing standards of care.
• Participates in Nursing, Medical and Administrative committees.
• Maintains and enhances a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice, as well as, continuing education requirements necessary for licensure and certification. Attends educational conferences.
• Participates in the research process by contributing ideas, collecting data, sharing knowledge and applying new finding to practice.
• Participates in the development and review of outcome data to measure the quality of patient care.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Nursing, Medicine services.

Special Notes: All Hospital positions are subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

Full-time day position.

Please note: 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 University's Employee Health Services, clear a background investigation; submit (3) written references, and provide a copy of the required license(s)/certificate(s). Please be advised that failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Application Procedure: Those interested in applying for the above position should submit a resume and cover letter reflecting UH# to:

UH Human Resources
Professional Employment
Stony Brook University Medical Center
3 Technology Drive, Suite 100
East Setauket , NY 11733-4073

Job Category: B) Administrative and Professional Positions (excluding teaching and patient/clinical care).

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