Registered Nurse 2 - Surgical Oncology Specialty, Full Time

divh2Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty/h2pThe Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty 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./ppUp to $25,000 Sign-on Bonus/ppWork Location: UHealth Tower/pp1. Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care. Reports symptoms and changes in patients condition and vital signs. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients responses, conditions and physician orders./pp2. Reviews, evaluates and reports diagnostic tests to assess patients condition./pp3. Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans./pp4. Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures and treatments. Considers patient age and culture during patient treatments and provides any needed information regarding treatment plan. Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support./pp5. Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice. Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders./pp6. 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). Uses best practices for transition of patient care./pp7. Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning./pp8. Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed./pp9. Adapts to changing work demands and environment. Safely operates medical equipment./pp10. Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care in order to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role. Provides concise and constructive feedback when needed./pp11. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets./ppThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary./ph3Minimum Qualifications/h3pEducation:/pulliGraduate from an accredited school of nursing, Bachelors degree (BSN) preferred. RNs hired with an Associates (ASN) degree have 2 years to complete the BSN degree./li/ulpCertification and Licensing:/pulliValid Florida Registered Nurse License, ACLS, BLS certification from the American Heart Association required./li/ulpExperience:/pulliMinimum 2 years of nursing experience/li/ulpKnowledge, Skills and Attitudes:/pulliKnowledge of medical terminology/liliKnowledge of nursing care methods and procedures/liliIn-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (i.e. sanitation, decontamination etc.)/liliExcellent patient experience skills/liliAbility to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems./liliAbility to maintain effective interpersonal relationships/liliAbility to communicate effectively in both oral and written form/li/ulpThe University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more./ppUHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Floridas only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for./ppThe University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law./ppJob Status:/ppFull time/ppEmployee Type:/ppStaff/p/div