Registered Nurse 2 - PACU - UHealth SoLé Mia - Per Diem

University of Miami•North Miami, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 2 delivers patient- and family-centered care in a culturally competent manner, using evidence-based standards for quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific care. This position is listed as per diem in the PACU at UHealth SoLé Mia. The role assesses patients, documents nursing care, monitors and reports changes in condition, and adjusts treatment plans in accordance with patient responses and physician orders. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate care; prepares patients for examinations and procedures; provides compassionate psychological support; performs appropriate tests and administers medications within the scope of practice; communicates care plans and supports care transitions and discharge planning. The nurse also operates appropriate medical equipment, adapts to changing work demands, and follows University and unit policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Valid State of Florida RN license.
No previous experience required.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned patients and evaluate and document plans of nursing care.
Report symptoms, 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.
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments, considering patient age and culture and providing information about treatment plans.
Provide psychological support and help create 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 care plans in a timely manner to patients, families, and appropriate team members while following 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 deliver patient care; seek assistance when needed.
Adapt to changing work demands and environments.
Operate appropriate medical equipment.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Perform other duties or responsibilities as necessary.