Registered Nurse (37.5)- Radiology- Full Time, Days

NYU Langone Health•Village of Patchogue, NY

1d•$111,371 - $144,121

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Radiology department. The nurse provides professional nursing care in accordance with physician treatment plans to support the comfort and well-being of patients and their families or support systems. The role involves assessing patient needs, planning and implementing care, evaluating progress, documenting pertinent observations, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary health team to meet patients’ holistic needs. The nurse also directs nursing care delivered by other nursing team members and participates in orienting new employees. The Registered Nurse gathers and analyzes patient health data; develops individualized, family-centered plans of care; implements and monitors interventions; educates patients and families; evaluates outcomes and revises care plans as needed; and maintains safe, ethical, respectful, and effective nursing practice. The position requires regular collaboration with patients, families, healthcare providers, and colleagues, along with participation in quality improvement and professional development activities.

Requirements

Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through completion of a two-year program at an accredited School of Nursing.
Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
BLS certification, ACLS, and de-escalation training; BLS and ACLS must be through the American Heart Association.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and families while recognizing cultural diversity.
Customer service-oriented practice and clear verbal and written communication skills.
Analytical ability to assess clinical situations or unit problems and develop solutions.
Ability to maintain knowledge and proficiency in the clinical area and age group served.
Ability to frequently lift or carry more than 75 pounds and frequently push or pull more than 100 pounds.
Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, climb steps or a ladder, and reach above the shoulders.
For procedural areas, at least one year of experience in a procedural setting; PACU nurses may qualify with relevant critical care experience instead.
For external Operating Room RN candidates outside the organization or department, at least two years of OR experience; other candidates need relevant OR work experience.
For per diem RN roles, at least one to two years of experience in the relevant department is required.

Nice To Haves

For Emergency Department RN: one year of Emergency Department RN experience.
For Med Surg Float Pool: one year of Med Surg experience.
For Critical Care: one year of ICU or SDU experience.
For ASU RN: PALS certification preferred.
For ASU RN: Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia (e.g., CAPA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect patient health data in collaboration with the patient, family, and other healthcare providers.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments, document relevant findings, and account for the needs of different age groups, cultures, and patients with disabilities.
Analyze assessment data to identify actual or potential problems, patient needs, knowledge gaps, and individualized expected outcomes.
Develop and communicate an individualized, family-centered plan of care consistent with patient needs and the physician’s treatment plan.
Incorporate discharge planning, patient and family education, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual considerations, and learning needs into care planning.
Implement the plan of care, monitor patients, adapt nursing procedures to individual needs, and work collaboratively with the care team.
Recognize patient safety hazards and take action to maintain a safe environment.
Assign or delegate tasks in accordance with the state nurse practice act and caregivers’ knowledge and skills.
Administer medications in compliance with policy and procedure, demonstrate knowledge of medication risks, and seek resources when needed.
Evaluate patient progress and responses to interventions, revise care plans and expected outcomes as needed, and document updates.
Identify barriers to desired outcomes and use resources to reduce their impact on patients and families.
Provide ethical care that respects patient rights and contribute to customer satisfaction.
Participate in evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and support improvements.
Maintain effective working relationships, contribute to peers’ professional development, and facilitate resolution of patient care or unit-functioning issues.
Seek assistance from the Nurse Manager or Nursing Administrative Supervisor when needed and accept feedback to improve care or unit functioning.
Participate in performance appraisal and work with management to improve the care environment.
Maintain knowledge of nursing service principles, policies, and procedures through learning activities and comply with staff meeting attendance requirements.
Direct nursing care delivered by other nursing team members and participate in the orientation of new employees.