Registered Nurse - Specialty - Per Diem

University of Miami•Miami, FL

10d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Specialty - Per Diem delivers patient centered care in a culturally competent manner utilizing and promoting evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific The Registered Nurse - Specialty - Per Diem demonstrates towards nursing processes. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Completes assessments and documents patient interactions and general observations, per unit standards, including the need for age and cultural considerations, care management and teaching; makes necessary referrals. 2. Demonstrates advanced level of competency in the area of practice 3. Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies and procedures. 4. Reassesses and documents the effectiveness of intervention as per guidelines and protocols; evaluates diagnosis/ problems on the plan of care based on the patient’s status. 5. Communicates plan of care clearly in an effective and timely manner to patient, family and the appropriate team members. 6. Participates in the development of policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care.; examines and questions treatment to determine if they are within best practices. 7. Represents nurses by actively participating in committees and task forces. 8. Begins discharge planning upon admission; uses available resources to assist in preparing for discharge. Involves patient and patient support network in plan of care 9. Manages own work and time, and prioritizes assignments to ensure work assignments are completed on time. 10. Adapts to changing work demands and environment. Anticipates possible problems and assists nurse leader(s) in the development of contingency plans. 11. Evaluates other staff in the provision of care; provides concise, constructive feedback to employee and leadership 12. Serves as a preceptor to students and new staff, as needed. 13. Serves as a Charge Nurse or Resource Nurse when needed. 14. Initiates unit-level projects with significant impact on patient care, expense reduction, safety and/or patient experience. 15. 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

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required
Valid State of Florida RN license required
Completion of a WOCN Society-accredited educational program in wound management and/or certification by the WOCNCB in wound care.
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.

Responsibilities

Completes assessments and documents patient interactions and general observations, per unit standards, including the need for age and cultural considerations, care management and teaching; makes necessary referrals.
Demonstrates advanced level of competency in the area of practice
Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies and procedures.
Reassesses and documents the effectiveness of intervention as per guidelines and protocols; evaluates diagnosis/ problems on the plan of care based on the patient’s status.
Communicates plan of care clearly in an effective and timely manner to patient, family and the appropriate team members.
Participates in the development of policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care.; examines and questions treatment to determine if they are within best practices.
Represents nurses by actively participating in committees and task forces.
Begins discharge planning upon admission; uses available resources to assist in preparing for discharge. Involves patient and patient support network in plan of care
Manages own work and time, and prioritizes assignments to ensure work assignments are completed on time.
Adapts to changing work demands and environment. Anticipates possible problems and assists nurse leader(s) in the development of contingency plans.
Evaluates other staff in the provision of care; provides concise, constructive feedback to employee and leadership
Serves as a preceptor to students and new staff, as needed.
Serves as a Charge Nurse or Resource Nurse when needed.
Initiates unit-level projects with significant impact on patient care, expense reduction, safety and/or patient experience.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.