Registered Nurse 1-School Health Clinics

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics, School Health Initiative, is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse in Miami, Florida. The nurse provides patient- and family-centered care in a culturally competent manner, using evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while addressing population-specific needs. The role provides direct nursing care to babies, toddlers, children, and teenagers in PMC or SHOTZ-2-GO, within the scope of practice for registered nurses in Florida. The nurse supports school health clinics by administering vaccines under clinic protocols and medical director orders, conducting routine procedures and point-of-care testing, maintaining accurate clinical and immunization records, and coordinating with families, healthcare providers, and school administrators. The position also supervises nursing activities and trains LPNs and medical assistants, maintains clinic and bus readiness, and ensures equipment, supplies, and care environments meet operational and infection-control requirements. Other duties may be assigned within the scope of practice of registered nurses in Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Valid State of Florida RN license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Ability to use office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to collaborate with others and contribute to a team environment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned patients, document nursing care, and evaluate care plans.
Report patient symptoms, changes in condition, and vital signs; modify treatment plans in response to patient condition and physician orders.
Review and report diagnostic tests and consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate care.
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments, considering patient age and culture.
Provide psychological support and communicate care plans to patients, families, and team members in compliance with regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA.
Perform patient tests and safely administer medications and treatments within the scope of practice; maintain accurate medication and treatment records.
Use best practices for transitions of care and available resources for discharge planning; prioritize and adjust assignments and seek assistance when needed.
Operate appropriate medical equipment and adapt to changing work demands and environments.
Provide direct nursing care to patients in PMC or SHOTZ-2-GO and perform routine procedures, including checking vital signs, as ordered by providers.
Supervise nursing activities and train LPNs and medical assistants.
Inventory, stock, store, and handle vaccines; upload log tags weekly; and clean and stock the bus after each clinic day with assistance from an LPN or medical assistant.
Administer and manage vaccines according to clinic protocols and standing orders under the medical director's orders.
Order and maintain medical and clerical supplies needed for procedures and infection-control compliance.
Maintain aseptic technique before, during, and after patient care to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
Keep clinic areas clean and organized, including counters, storage areas, work surfaces, and other clinic spaces.
Perform clinic point-of-care tests, including lipid panel, hemoglobin, urine dipstick, A1C, fasting blood sugar, blood lead, Flu A/B, strep, urine pregnancy, and COVID testing; perform EKGs as ordered and document results in UChart.
Ensure medical and technology equipment is working; contact IT and/or the supervisor about malfunctioning equipment within 24 hours.
Collaborate with healthcare providers, patients, parents, and school administration to assess vaccination needs and support compliance with vaccination schedules.
Review Florida Shots records, create profiles for new students, translate foreign vaccination records accurately, and maintain current records documenting school-entry vaccination requirements.
Confirm parental consent and contact parents about concerns identified in consent forms.
Explain Florida immunization requirements and schedules to parents, provide required 680 forms, and assist families with follow-up to remain on schedule.
Participate in team conferences and share knowledge, information, and ideas with team members.
Follow University and unit policies and procedures and safeguard University assets; contribute to a clinical environment centered on purpose, excellence, community, and service.