Registered Nurse 2 - Imaging Services Specialty, Full Time

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse 2 with a specialty in Imaging Services, and it is a full-time role. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. UHealth-University of Miami Health System is South Florida's only university-based health system, known for leading-edge patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education. As an academic medical center, it serves South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with physicians in over 100 specialties and more than one million patient encounters annually. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Bachelor of Science in nursing required
Registered Nurse License
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
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 (i.e., sanitation, decontamination etc.)
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

CRN 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.
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 best practices for transition of patient care.
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.
Adapts to changing work demands and environment.
Safely operates medical equipment.
Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role.
Provides concise and constructive feedback when needed.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.