Registered Nurse 2 - Multi-Specialty & Oncology Clinics - Plantation

University of Miami•Plantation, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse 2 within Multi-Specialty & Oncology Clinics at the University of Miami. The role involves assessing patients, evaluating care plans, documenting nursing care, and reporting patient conditions. The nurse will collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals, prepare patients for examinations and procedures, and administer medications. Effective communication with patients, families, and team members regarding the plan of care, including transition of care and discharge planning, is essential. The role also requires adapting to changing work demands, operating medical equipment safely, and serving as a preceptor for new staff. Adherence to University and unit-level policies and procedures is mandatory. This list of duties is not exhaustive and may be expanded as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Valid State of Florida RN license required
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Responsibilities

Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care.
Reports symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs.
Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses, conditions and physician orders.
Reviews, evaluates and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient’s condition.
Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures and treatments.
Considers patient age and culture during patient treatments and provides any needed information regarding treatment plan.
Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice.
Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders.
Communicates plan of care in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members, ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines (i.e. HIPAA).
Uses best practices for transition of patient care.
Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning.
Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
Adapts to changing work demands and environment.
Safely operates medical equipment.
Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care in order to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role.
Provides concise and constructive feedback when needed.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.