Registered Nurse 2 - Outpatient Multispecialty Clinic - PBG

Registered Nurse 2

The University of Miami/UHealth UMMG Department has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Registered Nurse 2 to work in Palm Beach Gardens.

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. The Registered Nurse 2 oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.

Core Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Reviews, evaluates and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient's condition.
• Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning.
• Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
• Adapts to changing work demands and environment. Safely operates medical equipment.
• 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.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• Triage via Tele Health and in-person clinic visits for symptom management.
• Review lab and imaging results and take nursing actions as appropriate per established nursing protocol.
• Review and manage patient and related communications
• Perform and oversee point of care lab testing process.
• Cross train to other clinics to develop proficiency in the nursing care of varied ambulatory specialties.
• Initiate and monitor intravenous (IV) infusions.
• Assist or perform procedures (e.g. ECGs, dressing changes, subcutaneous or intra-muscular injections)
• Provides personalized patient education based on assessment of learning needs of patient.
• Continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute, and evaluate the plan of care. Chart preps as needed prior to patient's clinic visit.
• Drive clinical decisions and nursing practice related to individual and population health.
• Establish care coordination and transitional care management with the patient, family, and/or other care providers.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and fiscal accountability in planning and delivering care.

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 required.
• Graduated from an accredited nursing program
• Current Florida Registered Nurse license; Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers Certification
• Strong, effective communication skills with patients, families, and clinical team for innovative patient care and trust
• Ability to collaborate with peers in the best interest of the patient to provide consistent quality of care
• Ability to adapt and exhibit flexibility to handle new, different, or changing environments
• Demonstrates strong time management skills to prioritize, triage, and act proactivity
• Ability to uphold professional ethics and maintain patient confidentiality
• Knowledgeable on all aspects of patient care including assessing, planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the patients' progress through continuum of care.

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