Registered Nurse - Specialty - Pre PACU - Lennar - Per Diem

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 1 - Specialty - Per Diem delivers patient- and family-centered care in a culturally competent manner, using evidence-based standards for quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific patient care. The role assesses patients, documents nursing care, reports symptoms and changes in condition, and modifies treatment plans in response to patient status and physician orders. The nurse reviews diagnostic tests and consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. The nurse prepares patients for and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments; considers patient age and culture; provides treatment information and psychological support; performs appropriate tests; and safely administers medications within the scope of practice. The role includes maintaining accurate records, communicating the plan of care to patients, families, and team members in compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, supporting transitions of care and discharge planning, prioritizing assignments, adapting to changing demands, operating medical equipment, and following University and unit policies and procedures. Duties may vary based on departmental needs, and other consistent duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Valid State of Florida RN license.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Skill in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned patients, evaluate care plans, and document nursing care.
Report symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions and vital signs.
Modify patient treatment plans based on patient responses, conditions, and physician orders.
Review, evaluate, and report diagnostic tests to assess patients’ conditions.
Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments, considering patient age and culture and providing information and psychological support as needed.
Perform appropriate patient tests and safely administer medications within the scope of practice.
Maintain accurate medication and treatment records in accordance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and physician orders.
Communicate the plan of care promptly to patients, families, and appropriate team members while following regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA.
Use best practices for transitions of patient care and available resources to assist with discharge planning.
Plan, prioritize, and adjust assignments to accomplish goals and deliver patient care; seek assistance when needed.
Adapt to changing work demands and environments.
Operate appropriate medical equipment.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.