Registered Nurse (RN)

Overview

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine's is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians, and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families, and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes - to every patient, every time.

Job Details

It is the responsibility of the registered nurse in the Radiology Department to ensure that all patients are assessed, evaluated, and monitored during all radiology procedures. The incumbent is guided by a comprehensive knowledge of current nursing theory and practice; knowledge of organization and departmental functions; policies, regulations, and procedures of the institution; knowledge and application of principles of nursing.

REGISTERED NURSE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide specialized nursing care in Radiology, prioritizing patient safety, advocacy, and clinical needs.
• Assess and monitor patients, including vital signs and ECGs; administer medications, contrast, and conscious sedation as indicated.
• Recognize and respond to contrast reactions and other complications, providing timely interventions and documentation.
• Assist radiologists with complex procedures and safely operate specialized monitoring and life-support equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Cath Lab, cardiac diagnostics, cardiac imaging, telemetry, critical care, or other cardiovascular nursing experience required

• Experience providing nursing care in a procedural setting, including patient assessment, monitoring, and coordination of pre- and post-procedure care preferred

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current New York State RN License required.
• BLS/ACLS certifications required.

Posted Salary Range

USD $55.13 - USD $64.36 /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 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, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.