Registered Nurse 2 - Mohs - Full Time

University of Miami • Miami, FL

147d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works as a part of a team to provide quality care to designated patients. The RN works within the scope of practice within the Florida Board of Nursing Practice Act.

Requirements

• Requires current/valid Florida nursing license.
• Graduate from an accredited RN school.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of one year RN experience preferably in a hospital setting.
• Will consider recent licensed graduates.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent English verbal/written skills are necessary.
• Moderate to advanced computer literacy and skills.
• Tact, diplomacy and ability to work with individuals in all levels of hospital and medical staff organization.
• Multi-tasking and communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient interview and obtain vital signs.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transferring patients within the facility.
• Administer medication and therapies within the scope of safe nursing practice following nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform skilled nursing procedures within the scope of safe nursing practice following nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Arrange for tests and procedures.
• Document appropriate information in a timely manner according to nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform daily checks in each unit covered by the team to ensure all the equipment is safe for patients and personnel.
• Monitor availability of supplies and order replacement of necessary items to assure efficient operation.
• Respond and assist team members and other personnel in any patient emergency situations.
• Coordinate patient's necessary preparations for certain procedures to others: charge nurses, unit nurses, nurse liaisons, ARNPs, technologists, and physicians.
• Orient new staff.
• Identify needs of new staff regulars, as well as supplemental staff.
• Provide support and guidance as needed.
• Create a comfortable environment for staff, physicians, and other health care personnel.
• Support improvement performance activities and participate in both unit and hospital activities.
• Report daily to Clinic Nurse Supervisor unit concerns/issues.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of all medical, financial, employee, computer and other sensitive materials.
• Attend meetings as needed.
• Act as a role model and maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Develop and maintain clinical competency.
• Demonstrate professional independence in the practice of nursing.
• Consult internal experts when appropriate.
• Maintain documentation of continuing education requirements.
• Maintain CPR provider card.
• Attend all mandatory in-services as directed.
• Participate in professional organization.
• Seek/accept training to learn new skills and maintain current competencies.
• Maintain and complete Personnel Development Record as per policy.
• Maintain professional certifications/licensure in active status.
• Practice within the guidelines as set forth by the Florida Board of Nursing.
• Meet customers' expectations by listening to them, demonstrating sensitivity and awareness of others.
• Work effectively and cooperatively in groups/teams to ensure quality patient care.
• Communicate effectively with directors and/or manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate dependability/reliability by promptly reporting to work when scheduled.
• Serve as mentor and role model.
• Perform charge nurse duties as appropriate.
• Inject local anesthesia under MD supervision.
• Perform dressing changes as needed per ordered.
• Cauterize bleeding vessels under MD supervision.
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinic Nurse Supervisor.

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