Registered Nurse 2 - Chemotherapy Infusion - UHealth SoLé Mia

University of Miami•North Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 2 - Chemotherapy Infusion role at UHealth SoLé Mia is responsible for assessing assigned patients, evaluating plans of care, and documenting nursing activities. This includes monitoring patient conditions, modifying treatment plans based on responses and physician orders, and reviewing diagnostic tests. The nurse will collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals, prepare patients for procedures, and provide age and culturally appropriate care. A key aspect of the role involves nurturing a compassionate environment through psychological support, safely administering medications, and maintaining accurate records. Effective communication of the plan of care to patients, families, and team members, while ensuring HIPAA compliance, is essential. The nurse will also utilize resources for discharge planning, prioritize assignments for superior patient care, and safely operate medical equipment. Additionally, this role includes serving as a preceptor to new staff and adhering to University and unit-level policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
Valid State of Florida RN license required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Responsibilities

Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care, and 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 available resources to assist in discharge planning.
Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
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.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.