Registered Nurse - Neurology Telemetry - Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Registered Nurse position in Neurology Telemetry. The role involves assessing assigned patients, evaluating and documenting nursing care, reporting patient conditions, modifying treatment plans, and consulting with healthcare professionals. The nurse will prepare patients for procedures, consider age and culture in treatment, provide psychological support, administer medications, maintain accurate records, and communicate the plan of care to patients, families, and team members. The position also includes utilizing resources for discharge planning, adapting to changing work demands, operating medical equipment, and adhering to University policies. This is a core job profile and specific duties may vary by department.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Registered Nurse License
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Commitment to the University’s core values.

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.
Utilizes 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.