Registered Nurse (RN) - MRI

Catholic Health Services; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, a 537-bed teaching hospital and member of Catholic Health, seeks an MRI RN to join our acute care team. You will deliver patient-centered nursing during MRI procedures, monitor sedation, and ensure safety and comfort for diverse patients.

Requirements include NY RN license, BSN preferred (ADN considered if enrolled in BSN program), and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. This full-time on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in New York required.
• BSN degree required; ADN considered if enrolled in BSN program.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care during MRI procedures and monitor sedation.
• Administer and evaluate nursing care with clinical knowledge.
• Address diverse needs of patients by age, language, culture.
• Maintain competency and pursue continuing education.
• Mentor new staff and participate in performance improvement.

Skills

RN experience

Acute care

MRI radiology experience

Education

BSN degree

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537‑bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Are you exceedingly driven, dedicated, and passionate about caring for your patients? Do you consistently create and nurture meaningful relationships with your team, your patients, and their loved ones. Can you strike the perfect balance of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence?

Then you have what it takes to be a Good Samaritan Nurse. You are at the heart of health.

Job Details

Our MRI RNs:

• Ensures seamless, efficient, and patient-centered care during MRI procedures and appropriate monitoring of patients during and after sedation given for MRI procedures.
• Administers, plans, initiates and evaluates nursing care to patients with knowledge and skill.
• Responds appropriately to the special needs of each group served specific to age, language, gender, culture, religion/spirituality, economic background, education or literacy, developmental or cognitive disabilities, physical and developmental disabilities.
• Maintains professional competency and seeks opportunity for self-growth.
• Maintains Continuing Education hours relevant tot he clinical area.
• Practices regular hand hygiene and complies with standard and transmission based precautions as applicable.
• Aids in the orientation/mentoring of new employees.
• Delegates tasks to the appropriate personnel while retaining responsibility and accountability.
• Retains knowledge of all emergency procedures and drills.
• Ensures that personnel and equipment are in constant readiness to respond to patient emergencies.
• Knowledge of all department and unit-based performance improvement data and activities.
• Shares knowledge and expertise through mentoring, huddles and/or staff meetings.
• Supports administrative decisions and changes within the department.
• Participates with Nurse Manager/Supervisor as Clinical Coordinator in resolving personnel problems.

What you’ll bring:

• 1+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in an acute care setting.
• 1+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in radiology/MRI preferred.
• Education: Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree.
• Will consider Associates Degree if enrolled in accredited BSN program.
• Licensure: New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.

Salary Range

USD $56.39 - USD $77.34 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.