Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic Stepdown - Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assessing assigned patients, evaluating, and documenting nursing care. The Registered Nurse will report symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs, and modify treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses, conditions, and physician orders. Responsibilities include reviewing and reporting diagnostic tests, consulting with healthcare professionals, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, and providing age and culture-appropriate care. The role also involves nurturing a compassionate environment, performing appropriate patient tests, safely administering medications, and maintaining accurate records. Effective communication of the plan of care to patients, families, and team members, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines (i.e., HIPAA), and utilizing best practices for patient care transitions and discharge planning are essential. The Registered Nurse will plan, prioritize, and adjust assignments to achieve goals, adapt to changing work demands, operate medical equipment, and adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in nursing required
Registered Nurse License
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (i.e. sanitation, decontamination etc.)
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 both oral and written form

Nice To Haves

No previous experience required

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 and 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.
Operates the appropriate medical equipment.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.