The Radiology Nurse delivers comprehensive nursing care across the patient's life span by assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care interventions. They work cooperatively with the patient-team to maintain professional nursing standards and support unit goals.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of a professional nursing program and hold a current Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey. A current BLS certification is required by the completion of orientation, along with the ability to monitor and administer IV medications.
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Job description
St.
Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees.
The employees of St.
Luke's are our most valuable asset!
Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The initial schedule for this per diem position may include Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday (7:30a-4:00p) for leave of absence coverage through December 2026, and then as needed.
The Registered Nurse Radiology delivers nursing care for patients across their life span, and through the nursing process, assesses, plans, implements, and documents the effects of care.
Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs in depth, systematic assessment of all assigned patients.
Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process.
Implements, evaluates and documents patient care interventions and effectiveness in accordance with care plan.
Organizes, coordinates and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources.
Maintains an awareness of unit budget.
Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers.
Takes active role in unit-based performance improvement.
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
Complies with established chain of command for work related problems.
Participates in identifying unit needs and supports unit goals and objectives that contribute to the growth of the Patient Services Department.
Maintains departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes.
Collaborates with other caregivers to assure appropriate staffing levels on all shifts.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Sick leave
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Professional development opportunities
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time.
Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time.
Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time.
Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs.
Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs.
Transports patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher.
Frequently stoop and bend.
Frequently reach above should level.
Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.
Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies.
Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.
EDUCATION: Graduate of professional nursing program.
Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State they are working (Pennsylvania or New Jersey).
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Customized orientation to the department.
Current BLS certification required by the completion of orientation.
Ability to monitor and administer IV medications.
MINIMUM - MAXIMUM COMPENSATION PAY RANGE: $40.60 - $55.68 St Luke’s University Health Network is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States.
Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.
We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on state requirements.
Benefit offerings: St.
Lukes offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous PTO, sick leave and professional development opportunities.
Join us to experience a supportive workplace with a focus on your growth and well-being.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.
Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.
Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.
It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.
Thank you for your interest in St.
Luke's!!
St.
Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Founded in 1872, St.
Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites.
With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey.
St.
Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St.
Luke’s Children’s Hospital.
SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction.
It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital.
The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY.
In 2021, St.
Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.
St.
Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row.
Also, for the third straight year, St.
Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award.
In 2025, St.
Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024.
Lastly, in 2025, St.
Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.
