Registered Nurse 2 - Full-Time - Gastroenterology - UMHC - Crohns

University of Miami•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Registered Nurse 2 position in the Gastroenterology department at UMHC, focusing on Crohns patients. The role involves assessing patients, evaluating and modifying treatment plans, reviewing diagnostic tests, and collaborating with physicians and healthcare professionals. The nurse will prepare patients for procedures, provide age and culturally appropriate care, offer psychological support, administer medications, maintain accurate records, and communicate the plan of care to patients, families, and team members. The position also includes assisting with discharge planning, operating medical equipment safely, serving as a preceptor for new staff, and adhering to university and unit policies. This is a core job profile and specific duties may vary by department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Valid State of Florida RN license required
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience 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.