Registered Nurse 1 - Hollywood Oncology Clinic - Full-Time

University of Miami•Hollywood, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1) works at the Hollywood Clinic, assessing assigned patients and evaluating and documenting nursing care. The RN monitors symptoms, vital signs, and changes in patient condition; reviews and reports diagnostic tests; and modifies treatment plans in accordance with patient responses, conditions, and physician orders. The RN collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The role includes preparing patients for and assisting with examinations, procedures, and treatments while accounting for patient age and culture and providing information and psychological support. The RN performs appropriate patient tests, safely administers medications, and maintains accurate medication and treatment records. The RN communicates care plans with patients, families, and team members in a timely manner, follows regulatory guidelines including HIPAA, supports transitions of care and discharge planning, prioritizes assignments, adapts to changing work demands, operates appropriate medical equipment, and follows University and unit policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Valid State of Florida RN license.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Technical proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned patients and evaluate and document nursing care.
Report symptoms, vital signs, and changes in patient condition; modify treatment plans as indicated by patient responses, conditions, and physician orders.
Review, evaluate, and report diagnostic tests to assess patient condition.
Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments, considering patient age and culture and providing treatment information and psychological support.
Perform appropriate patient tests and safely administer medications within the scope of practice.
Maintain accurate records of medications and treatments in accordance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and physician orders.
Communicate the plan of care in a timely manner to patients, families, and appropriate team members while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA.
Use best practices for transitions of patient care and available resources to assist in discharge planning.
Plan, prioritize, and adjust assignments to accomplish goals and provide patient care; seek assistance when needed.
Adapt to changing work demands and environments and operate appropriate medical equipment.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.