Registered Nurse - Radiology Per Diem

Position Summary At Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, our Registered Nurses are critical members of the team who diagnose and treat responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case finding, health teaching and counseling. Incumbents provide care supporting to and restorative of health and well-being, while adhering to a medical regimen. Job Duties & Essential Functions Assess the patient’s condition and nursing needs; coordinate nursing care activities with other health disciplines involved in the treatment effort to relate and integrate the nursing regimen with the treatment plan for patients. Develop a written individualized care plan which includes teaching needs and discharge planning. Administer direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed. Administer medication. Practice infection control and participate in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing care to all assigned patients. Communicates changes in patient’s condition and questions regarding patient care to Charge RN/Clinician. Develop and maintain current written plan of care for assigned patients. Sets priorities to meet the patient’s needs. Sets patient goals and priorities with the patient and/or family. Provide document evidence in the medical record of patient/family teaching and their responses and understanding of the teaching. Ensures that patient education and instructions are consistent with that of the physician or designee. Communicate and work effectively with other staff and other departments. Participate in unit or hospital-based quality assurance activities or committees to contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession at SBSH. Assist with breast cancer biopsies and patient care. Required Experience and Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State. Basic Life Support ("BLS") certification required. Conscious Sedation Competency certification required or must be obtained within 3 months of hire. Telemetry and Critical Care, Cardiac Rhythm monitoring knowledge required. Current experience in Radiology, Breast Cancer. Excellent IV skills, Cardiac Catheterization, and Interventional Radiology. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred. (Under New York State Education Law 6905) All Registered Nurses licensed on or after December 19, 2017, must obtain a BSN within 10 years of initial RN licensure to maintain the ability to practice in NY State. Physical Demands Ability to stand, walk, and move quickly for extended periods, especially during emergencies. Ability to assist with patient transfers, repositioning and physical interventions, if needed. Ability to lift and/or transfer patients, including those who may be physically aggressive or uncooperative, with the use of appropriate safety techniques and equipment. Handling equipment and supplies needed for emergency care. React quickly to situations involving physical restraint, patient agitation, or aggression. Provide physical support in restraining or de‑escalating patients if necessary. Ability to use medical instruments, perform assessments, administer medications, and manage equipment with precision. Perform tasks such as documenting patient information, administering injections, or manipulating medical equipment. Maintain physical and mental alertness during long shifts, including night shifts and weekends. Manage high‑stress situations with clear decision‑making and physical capacity. Manage emotional and physical challenges when caring for patients who may be agitated or experiencing mental health crises. Respond quickly and take rapid action, including using restraint procedures to stabilize a patient in a crisis situation. These demands are tailored to the nature of the job, which requires a high level of alertness, physical engagement, and responsiveness, especially when dealing with patients in acute psychiatric distress. Travel As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs. Special Notes Resume/CV should be included with the online application. 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." Employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or report to work during institutional emergencies. EEO Statement Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence 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. Schedule Per Diem Salary $65.63 / hour Posting Information Posting Start Date: Apr 14, 2026 Posting End Date: Ongoing #J-18808-Ljbffr