Registered Nurse - Neurology Telemetry - Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

23h•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, and reporting patient conditions and vital signs. The nurse will modify treatment plans based on patient responses and physician orders, review diagnostic tests, and consult with healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, providing age and culturally appropriate care, and maintaining a compassionate environment. The nurse will administer medications, maintain accurate records, communicate the plan of care to patients and families, and assist with discharge planning. The role also requires prioritizing and adjusting assignments for superior patient care, operating medical equipment safely, and serving as a preceptor for new staff. Adherence to University and unit policies is expected. This list of duties is not exhaustive and may be expanded as needed.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

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.