Registered Nurse - Neurology Telemetry - Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This Registered Nurse position involves assessing assigned patients, evaluating and modifying treatment plans based on patient responses and physician orders, and documenting nursing care. Responsibilities include reviewing and reporting diagnostic tests, consulting with healthcare professionals to plan and evaluate patient care, and preparing patients for examinations and treatments while considering age and culture. The role requires nurturing a compassionate environment, performing patient tests, safely administering medications, and maintaining accurate records in compliance with regulatory guidelines like HIPAA. The nurse will communicate care plans to patients and families, assist in discharge planning, prioritize assignments for superior patient care, and safely operate medical equipment. Additionally, the nurse will serve as a preceptor for new staff and adhere to University and unit-level policies. The University of Miami Health System (UHealth) is South Florida's only university-based health system, providing patient care, research, and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, it serves South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with physicians representing over 100 specialties and more than one million patient encounters annually. The University of Miami, with over 17,000 faculty and staff, is a vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, recognized among the nation's top research universities and academic medical centers. It comprises 12 schools and colleges and has received accolades such as ranking No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and recognition for Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care, and 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 available resources to assist in discharge planning.
Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
Safely operates medical equipment.
Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.