Registered Nurse 1 - Surgical Oncology Specialty, Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers patient- and family-centered care in a culturally competent manner, using evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific care. The nurse oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice. This role is with the University of Miami/UHealth’s Medical Surgical Telemetry department at UTower. The nurse assesses assigned patients, documents nursing care, monitors and reports symptoms and changes in condition and vital signs, and modifies treatment plans in response to patient status and physician orders. The nurse reviews and reports diagnostic tests, consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals, prepares patients for examinations and procedures, and assists with treatments. Care should account for patients’ age and culture, provide psychological support, and communicate the plan of care to patients, families, and team members in accordance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA. The role includes safely administering medications and performing appropriate patient tests, maintaining accurate medication and treatment records, supporting transitions of care and discharge planning, prioritizing assignments, adapting to changing demands, and safely operating medical equipment. The nurse also serves as a preceptor, supports new staff in acclimating to direct patient care, provides constructive feedback, follows University and unit policies, and safeguards University assets. Duties may be expanded as necessary. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. UHealth is a university-based academic health system serving South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with patient care supported by research and medical education.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Valid Florida Registered Nurse license.
ACLS certification.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Minimum one year of nursing experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures, including sanitation and decontamination.
Excellent patient experience skills.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned patients and evaluate and document nursing care.
Report symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions and vital signs.
Modify treatment plans based on patient responses, conditions, and physician orders.
Review, evaluate, and report diagnostic tests.
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.
Provide psychological support and communicate treatment-plan information as needed.
Perform appropriate patient tests and safely administer medications within scope of practice.
Maintain accurate records of medications and treatments in accordance with regulations, policies, procedures, and physician orders.
Communicate the plan of care promptly to patients, families, and appropriate team members while complying with regulatory guidelines such as HIPAA.
Use best practices for transitions of patient care and available resources for discharge planning.
Plan, prioritize, and adjust assignments; seek assistance when needed and adapt to changing work demands and environments.
Safely operate medical equipment.
Serve as a preceptor, help new staff acclimate to the healthcare environment and direct patient care, and provide concise, constructive feedback.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.