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LPN - L & D Full-time Night Shift
full-timeTown of Brookhaven

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Town of Brookhaven

Type

full-time

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About this role

 

 
 
 
Position Summary
 
At Stony Brook Medicine, the T&R Center Licensed Practical Nurses in our Labor & Delivery perform tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and the provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physician, or other licensed health care provider. The T & R Center Licensed Practical Nurses observe patients for symptoms and reactions to treatments, treat patients for physical maladies as directed and under close supervision, attend to patients personal needs, and perform a variety of other general duties. 

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Duties of a T&R Center Licensed Practical Nurse in our Labor & Delivery may include the following but are not limited to:
  • Under the direction of the registered nurse, performs delegated patient care activities.
  • Takes vital signs and identifies changes in patient condition manifested by patient and reports such changes to the Physician or Registered Nurse. Reports/ documents appropriate care information.
  • Attends to patients daily living, hygienic and simple human needs.
  • Assists the registered nurse with the preoperative preparation of the patient for assigned surgical procedures, including prepping and positioning of the patient.
  • Assembles equipment, supplies, sutures, and instruments for assigned surgical procedure.
  • Assists in cleaning, restocking and reconfiguring the operating room between procedures and at the completion of the case.
  • Assists in restocking storage and equipment supply areas.
  • Attends inservice programs and completes annual mandates.
  • Communicates instrumentation needs to CSS.
  • Assists in the preparation of equipment for special procedures.

 

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 be 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
 
Required: Must possess or be eligible to obtain a license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State. 
 
Preferred: Previous hospital acute care experience. Labor & Delivery 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 knowledge and expertise in the vigilant monitoring of subtle changes in the patient’s condition, as well as ability to quickly recognize and identify potential problems and conditions resulting from a previous disease.

 

** As part of the onboarding process, we require a copy of your current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. This allows us to accurately track expiration dates and ensure compliance.

If your BLS certification is set to expire within 90 days of your start date, you will be scheduled to attend a BLS training session during your nursing orientation.

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

Posting Overview:  This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). 

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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  • 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 maybe 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 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.

 

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.

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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 $45081 / 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.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:

  • Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)

  • Night shift differential ($000), evening shift differential ($000)

  • Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575)

  • Geographic Pay  ($13,000)        

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Patient Care,Vital Signs Monitoring,Health Teaching,Health Counseling,Surgical Preparation,Equipment Handling,Infection Control,Emergency Response

About Stony Brook University

Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Suffolk County’s first voluntary hospital, was established in 1905 and is now part of Stony Brook Medicine. SBELIH is a 70-bed, acute-care hospital with a mission to provide essential healthcare services to the residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. To learn more, visit elih.stonybrookmedicine.edu

Team size: 201-500 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

What you'll do

  • Licensed Practical Nurses in Labor & Delivery perform patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They monitor patient conditions, assist in surgical preparations, and attend to patients' daily living needs.

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As a LPN - L & D Full-time Night Shift at Stony Brook University, you will: licensed Practical Nurses in Labor & Delivery perform patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They monitor patient conditions, assist in surgical preparations, and attend to patients' daily living needs..

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