Registered Nurse 2, Interventional Radiology, Full Time

Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty - On Call

The Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty - On Call delivers patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific patient care. The incumbent oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.

Core Job Functions:

1. Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care, and reports symptoms and changes in patients' condition and vital signs.
2. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses, conditions and physician orders.
3. Reviews, evaluates, and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient's condition.
4. Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
5. Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
6. Considers patient age and culture during patient treatments and provides any needed information regarding treatment plan.
7. Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
8. Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice.
9. Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders.
10. Communicates plan of care in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members, ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines (i.e., HIPAA).
11. Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning.
12. Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
13. Safely operates medical equipment. Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role.
14. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor's degree (BSN) preferred. RNs hired with an Associates (ASN) degree have 2 years to complete the BSN degree.
• Certification and Licensing: Valid Florida Registered Nurse License, BLS/ACLS certification required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology care nursing experience.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.