Registered Nurse 2 (H)

University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL

72d

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Urology has an exciting opportunity for a full time Registered Nurse 2 in Coral Gables. The incumbent delivers patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific patient care. The Registered Nurse 2 oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Registered Nurse License
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures
• Excellent patient experience skills
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ambulatory nursing preferred
• Proficiency with EPIC (UChart) electronic medical record system is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care.
• 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.
• Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice.
• Communicates plan of care in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members.
• Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning.
• Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care.
• Adapts to changing work demands and environment.
• Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Manages refills and referrals for all providers that come in via fax, call or in basket as needed.
• Provides in basket message coverage for Providers as needed.
• Maintains EMR inbox and closes encounters in a timely fashion according to department guidelines.
• Performs phlebotomy, ear lavage, EKG, vaccine immunizations, IM injections and EHP, PPE or follow up as needed.
• Responsible for calling patients with results and physician instructions as well as pre-visit phone calls with the patients.
• Assists with clinic equipment and supply orders as needed.
• Works with other clinical and non-clinical members of the Executive Health team to deliver high-quality care to our patients.
• Interacts with high profile patients and requires a professional demeanor.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree