Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital
Registered Nurse-Psychiatry Full Time Days
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Greenport, New York, United States
Registered Nurse – Psychiatry, Full Time (Days)
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Registered Nurse–Psychiatry Full Time Days
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Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital .
Position Summary At SBELIH, 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 and restorative 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 SBELIH.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a Registered Nurse In New York State.
Basic Life Support ("BLS") certification required.
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
Bachelors of Science in nursing degree preferred. (Under New York State Education Law 6905).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support ("ACLS") certification preferred.
Nursing specialty credential preferred (Psychiatric-Mental Health PMH-BC).
One (1) year of Behavioral Health/ Psychiatric experience preferred.
Physical Demands
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.
Providing 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 a 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.
Special Notes
Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke‑free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions may be 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.
This function/position may be 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 Eastern Long Island 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 SBEILH’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!
Pre‑Employment Requirements
Successfully complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island’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).
Company Overview As part of Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) combines the best in academic and community medicine, improving access to advanced medical care for residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. With 70 beds, SBELIH is Suffolk County’s first hospital, serving the North Fork since 1905. SBELIH provides care to 25,000 year‑round residents and is expanding to 60,000 summer residents with comprehensive healthcare solutions, including behavioral health, medical‑surgical, orthopedics and general surgery, wound care, interventional pain management and GI, advanced ambulatory care, diagnostic, and physical therapy services. The hospital is also a clinical campus and training site for Stony Brook Medicine, with its first SBELIH Psychiatry resident having graduated in 2022.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
Location and Compensation
Primary Location: US‑NY‑Greenport
Pay: $53.538 – $69.984 per hour
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Registered Nurse–Psychiatry Full Time Days
role at
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital .
Position Summary At SBELIH, 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 and restorative 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 SBELIH.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a Registered Nurse In New York State.
Basic Life Support ("BLS") certification required.
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
Bachelors of Science in nursing degree preferred. (Under New York State Education Law 6905).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support ("ACLS") certification preferred.
Nursing specialty credential preferred (Psychiatric-Mental Health PMH-BC).
One (1) year of Behavioral Health/ Psychiatric experience preferred.
Physical Demands
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.
Providing 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 a 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.
Special Notes
Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke‑free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions may be 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.
This function/position may be 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 Eastern Long Island 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 SBEILH’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!
Pre‑Employment Requirements
Successfully complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island’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).
Company Overview As part of Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) combines the best in academic and community medicine, improving access to advanced medical care for residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. With 70 beds, SBELIH is Suffolk County’s first hospital, serving the North Fork since 1905. SBELIH provides care to 25,000 year‑round residents and is expanding to 60,000 summer residents with comprehensive healthcare solutions, including behavioral health, medical‑surgical, orthopedics and general surgery, wound care, interventional pain management and GI, advanced ambulatory care, diagnostic, and physical therapy services. The hospital is also a clinical campus and training site for Stony Brook Medicine, with its first SBELIH Psychiatry resident having graduated in 2022.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
Location and Compensation
Primary Location: US‑NY‑Greenport
Pay: $53.538 – $69.984 per hour
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