Registered Nurse - Chemotherapy Infusion Coral Springs - Per Diem

University of Miami • Coral Springs, FL

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About The Position

The Coral Springs CTU Clinic has an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN). The RN 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. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s degree (BSN) preferred; RNs hired with an Associates (ASN) degree have 2 years to complete the BSN degree.
• Registered Nurse License.
• ONS certification, BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess assigned patients and evaluate plans including documentation of nursing care.
• Report symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions, and physician orders.
• Review, evaluate and report diagnostic tests to assess patient’s condition.
• Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients 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 patient treatments and provide any needed information regarding treatment plan.
• Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
• Perform appropriate patient tests and safely administer medications within the scope of practice.
• Administer and maintain accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders.
• Communicate plan of care in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members.
• Use best practices for transition of patient care.
• Use available resources to assist in discharge planning.
• Plan, prioritize, and adjust assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care.
• Adapt to changing work demands and environment.
• Operate the appropriate medical equipment.
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees