Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty (H)

Registered Nurse 2

The University of Miami UMHC/SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse 2. The Registered Nurse 2 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing assigned patients and evaluating plans to include documentation of nursing care.
• Reporting symptoms and changes in patients' condition and vital signs.
• Modifying patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions, and physician orders.
• Reviewing, evaluating and reporting diagnostic tests to assess patient's condition.
• Consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Preparing patients for, and assisting with examinations, procedures and treatments.
• Considering patient age and culture during patient treatments and providing any needed information regarding treatment plan.
• Nurturing a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
• Performing appropriate patient tests and safely administering medications within the scope of practice.
• Administering and maintaining accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders.
• Communicating 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).
• Using best practices for transition of patient care.
• Using available resources to assist in discharge planning.
• Planning, prioritizing, and adjusting assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeking assistance when needed.
• Adapting to changing work demands and environment.
• Operating the appropriate medical equipment. Adhering to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguarding 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 of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
• Valid State of Florida RN license required
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) issued by the American Heart Institute

Knowledge, skills and attitudes:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (i.e. sanitation, decontamination etc.)
• Excellent patient experience skills
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

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

Job status: Full time

Employee type: Staff