Preop PACU, Registered Nurse Specialty, Per Diem

Registered Nurse 1 - Specialty - Per Diem

The Registered Nurse 1 - Specialty - Per Diem 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.

Core Job Functions:

1. Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care.
2. Reports symptoms and changes in patients' condition and vital signs.
3. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions, and physician orders.
4. Reviews, evaluates, and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient's condition.
5. Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Utilizes available resources to assist in discharge planning.
10. Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
11. Adapts to changing work demands and environment.
12. Operates the appropriate medical equipment.
13. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
• No previous experience required
• Valid State of Florida RN license required

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