Registered Nurse 2 - Imaging Service Specialty, Full Time

University of Miami•Plantation, FL

23h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 2 in the Imaging Service Specialty assesses assigned patients, evaluates and documents nursing care plans, and responds to patients’ symptoms, changes in condition, and vital signs. The nurse modifies treatment plans based on patient responses, conditions, and physician orders; reviews and reports diagnostic tests; and consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. The role prepares patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments and assists with them. It considers patient age and culture, provides information about treatment plans, and offers psychological support. The nurse performs appropriate tests, safely administers medications, and maintains accurate records of medications and treatments in accordance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and physician orders. The nurse communicates care plans promptly to patients, families, and relevant team members while complying with regulatory guidelines such as HIPAA. Responsibilities also include supporting safe transitions of care and discharge planning, prioritizing and adjusting assignments, adapting to changing demands, and safely operating medical equipment. The nurse serves as a preceptor for new staff, provides constructive feedback, and follows University and unit-level policies and procedures while safeguarding University assets. Duties may be expanded as necessary. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. UHealth is a university-based health system serving South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with patient care supported by research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
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, including sanitation and decontamination.
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 oral and written form.

Nice To Haves

CRN preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned patients and evaluate and document nursing care plans.
Report symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions and vital signs.
Modify patient treatment plans based on patient responses, conditions, and physician orders.
Review, evaluate, and report diagnostic tests to assess patient condition.
Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments, and assist with them.
Consider patient age and culture during treatment and provide information about treatment plans.
Provide psychological support and foster a compassionate environment.
Perform appropriate patient tests and safely administer medications within the scope of practice.
Maintain accurate records of medications and treatments in accordance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and physician orders.
Communicate the plan of care promptly to patients, families, and appropriate team members in compliance with regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA.
Use best practices for transitions of patient care.
Use available resources to assist with discharge planning.
Plan, prioritize, and adjust assignments to accomplish goals and provide patient care; seek assistance when needed.
Adapt to changing work demands and environments.
Safely operate medical equipment.
Serve as a preceptor and assist new staff in acclimating to the healthcare environment and direct patient care.
Provide concise and constructive feedback when needed.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.