Registered Nurse 2 - Imaging Service Specialty, Full Time

University of Miami•Plantation, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 2 in the Imaging Service Specialty assesses assigned patients and documents nursing care. The nurse reports symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions and vital signs, reviews and reports diagnostic tests, and modifies treatment plans based on patient responses, conditions, and physician orders. The role works with physicians and other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The nurse prepares patients for and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments, taking patient age and culture into account. Responsibilities include providing psychological support, performing appropriate tests, safely administering medications, and maintaining accurate medication and treatment records. The nurse communicates the plan of care to patients, families, and team members in accordance with regulatory guidelines, supports transitions of care and discharge planning, and adjusts assignments as needed to provide patient care. The role also includes safely operating medical equipment, precepting and assisting new staff, and following University and unit policies and procedures. Duties may be expanded as necessary. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. UHealth–University of Miami Health System is a university-based academic health system serving South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with patient care supported by research and medical education.

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 document nursing care.
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 patients’ conditions.
Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
Consider patient age and culture during treatment and provide information about treatment plans.
Provide psychological support and nurture a compassionate care environment.
Perform appropriate patient tests and safely administer medications within 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 in a timely manner to patients, families, and appropriate team members while ensuring regulatory compliance, including HIPAA.
Use best practices for transitions of patient care and 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 providing care and acclimating to the healthcare environment and direct patient care role.
Provide concise and constructive feedback when needed.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.