Registered Nurse, Cath Lab, Per-diem

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Specialty - Per Diem On Call delivers patient-centered care in a culturally competent manner, using and promoting evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The nurse demonstrates advanced competency in the area of practice and completes assessments and documentation according to unit standards, accounting for age and cultural considerations, care management, and teaching needs, and making necessary referrals. The nurse administers medications and treatments and maintains accurate records in accordance with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures. They reassess and document the effectiveness of interventions, evaluate diagnoses and care-plan problems based on patient status, and communicate the plan of care clearly and promptly to patients, families, and appropriate team members. The role contributes to the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of care; reviews treatments against best practices; and represents nursing on committees and task forces. Discharge planning begins upon admission and involves available resources, the patient, and the patient’s support network. The nurse manages and prioritizes work, adapts to changing demands, anticipates potential problems, and assists nurse leaders with contingency plans. They evaluate other staff’s care and provide constructive feedback, precept students and new staff as needed, and serve as Charge Nurse or Resource Nurse when needed. The position may also initiate unit-level projects that significantly affect patient care, expense reduction, safety, or patient experience. The nurse follows University and unit policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Duties may be expanded as necessary. This is a part-time, temporary, per-diem position. The University of Miami offers a competitive salary and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and tuition remission. UHealth is a university-based health system serving South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with patient care supported by research and medical education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 4 years of relevant experience.
Valid State of Florida RN license.
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

Deliver patient-centered, culturally competent care using and promoting evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service.
Complete assessments and document patient interactions and observations, taking age and cultural considerations, care management, and teaching into account; make necessary referrals.
Administer medications and treatments and maintain accurate records in accordance with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
Reassess and document intervention effectiveness and evaluate diagnoses and care-plan problems based on patient status.
Communicate the plan of care clearly and promptly to patients, families, and appropriate team members.
Participate in developing policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of care; examine treatments to determine whether they reflect best practices.
Represent nursing by participating in committees and task forces.
Begin discharge planning upon admission, use available resources, and involve the patient and support network in the plan of care.
Manage and prioritize work and adapt to changing work demands and environments.
Anticipate potential problems and assist nurse leaders in developing contingency plans.
Evaluate other staff in the provision of care and provide constructive feedback to employees and leadership.
Precept students and new staff as needed.
Serve as a Charge Nurse or Resource Nurse when needed.
Initiate unit-level projects with significant impact on patient care, expense reduction, safety, or patient experience.
Adhere to University and unit policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.