Job Description
A Nurse Specialist at Stony Brook Medicine designs and implements assessments, interventions, and programs with patients, families, communities, organizations, populations, and systems. They assist the team in directing and supervising patient flow and the delivery of care throughout the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program. The Specialist acts as a patient advocate, ensuring the patient's care progresses. They are a valuable member of the team, providing clinical services to the patient population. Qualified candidates demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills, adhering to the high standard of excellence.Key responsibilities include:* Serving as a liaison between Nursing and Psychiatry, collaborating with Consultation-Liaison (C/L) Psychiatry teams regarding patient progress and assisting attendings/residents during treatment.* Serving as a resource person, consulting with medical and surgical unit nursing staff regarding the management of patients with behavioral problems, psychiatric illness, and milieu issues.* Working in areas serving both child and adult patients.* Following and providing care to patients in the medical and surgical inpatient areas to assist the primary nursing team with management of challenging cases.* Functioning as a clinical nursing expert in the specialty area(s) assigned, modeling exemplary advanced practice nursing and patient outcomes.* Consulting and collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, utilizing transformational leadership to advance patient care.* Promoting evidence-based practice and research to generate new knowledge in the specialty area(s).* Advancing the level of quality of care provided in the specialty area(s) by contributing to and improving the patient-family experience and outcomes.* Demonstrating proficiency in technology, products, and devices that support nursing practice in the specialty areas.* Assisting in the provision of direct care to patients in the specialty area(s) and modeling best nursing practice.* Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate all aspects of patient care and ensuring adequate communication within and between members of the interdisciplinary team.* Assessing the quality of the patient-family experience and responding to maintain the highest level of quality for patients in the specialty area(s).* Participating in continuous program development and quality improvements.* Initiating unit-level research activities, as original inquiry of the patient-family experience and the nursing/interdisciplinary role.* Participating in organizational committees as a representative of exemplary nursing practice.* Modeling collaborative practice and engaging direct care nurses in the participation of interdisciplinary patient care rounds.* Communicating with all members of the healthcare team within and across specialty areas.* Maintaining patient-centered care by engaging all members of the healthcare team with the patient/family for decision-making.* Assessing and examining the Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators and acting as the administrative agent responsible for the quality of care delivered to patients and families across the specialty area(s).* Communicating across all levels of organizational structure the quality metrics germane to the specialty area(s).* Responding collaboratively to maintain the highest measure of quality outcomes.* Examining and maintaining differentiated and value-based quality processes to ensure quality goals are met for the specialty area(s).* Engaging in specialty-specific learning and educational opportunities relevant to the specialty area(s).* Achieving and maintaining specialty certification in the area of nursing practice.* Developing and disseminating scholarly work related to the specialty area(s) at the local and national level.Required qualifications include:* Current New York State RN License.* Master's Degree in Nursing.* Minimum three years clinical experience in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.* Proficiency in MS Office.Preferred qualifications include:* Certified as a CNS or a NP in the specialty area of nursing practice (PMH).* Previous experience as a clinical professor in an academic institution.* ANCC Board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health RN.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 University Hospital, and related facilities.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 Medicine'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.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.In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.Stony Brook University 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.Anticipated Pay Range:The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $66283 - $89207/year.The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.Official Job TitleTH Senior Instructional Support SpecialistJob FieldPsychiatryPrimary LocationUS-NY-Stony BrookDepartment/Hiring AreaPsychiatrySchedulePart-timePosting Start DateOct 1, 2024Posting End DateDec 30, 2024, 10:59:00 PMSalary66283 - 89207Salary GradeSL4SBU AreaStony Brook University Hospital