Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty - Full-Time - Chemotherapy Infusion - Lennar

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse 2 provides nursing care in the Chemotherapy Infusion specialty. The role includes assessing patients, documenting interactions and observations, administering medications and treatments, evaluating interventions, communicating the plan of care, contributing to standards and policies, supporting discharge planning, and managing work assignments. The nurse demonstrates advanced competency in the area of practice and may precept nurses or allied health staff. The University of Miami describes UHealth as a university-based health system providing patient care supported by research and medical education. This is a full-time staff position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures, including sanitation and decontamination.
Ability to precept nurses and allied health staff.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments and document patient interactions and general observations according to unit standards, considering age, culture, care management, and teaching needs; make necessary referrals.
Demonstrate advanced competency in the area of practice.
Administer medications and treatments and maintain accurate related records in accordance with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
Reassess and document intervention effectiveness according to guidelines and protocols; evaluate diagnoses and problems in the plan of care based on patient status.
Communicate the plan of care clearly and promptly to patients, families, and appropriate team members.
Participate in developing policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of care; examine and question whether treatment aligns with best practices.
Represent nurses by actively participating in committees and task forces.
Begin discharge planning upon admission, use available resources to prepare for discharge, and involve the patient and support network in the plan of care.
Manage work and time and prioritize assignments to complete work on time.