Registered Nurse – Specialty – Per Diem (U)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Specialty - Per Diem delivers patient-centered care in a culturally competent manner, using and promoting evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The role includes assessing patients, implementing and evaluating care, communicating with patients and care teams, and supporting discharge planning. The nurse demonstrates advanced competency in the area of practice and may serve as a preceptor, Charge Nurse, or Resource Nurse as needed. The position is part time and temporary-intermittent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
Valid State of Florida RN license.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to collaborate with others and contribute to a team environment.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments and document patient interactions and observations according to unit standards, accounting for age and cultural considerations, care management, and teaching; make referrals as needed.
Demonstrate advanced competency in the area of practice.
Administer medications and treatments and maintain accurate records in accordance with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
Reassess and document intervention effectiveness, and evaluate diagnoses and care-plan problems based on patient status.
Communicate the plan of care clearly and promptly to patients, families, and appropriate team members.
Participate in developing policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of care; examine whether treatment aligns with best practices.
Represent nurses through active participation in committees and task forces.
Begin discharge planning upon admission and use available resources to prepare for discharge, involving the patient and support network in the plan of care.
Manage time and prioritize assignments to complete work on time.
Adapt to changing work demands and environments, anticipate potential problems, and assist nurse leaders in developing contingency plans.
Evaluate other staff in providing care and give concise, constructive feedback to employees and leadership.
Precept students and new staff as needed.
Serve as a Charge Nurse or Resource Nurse when needed.
Initiate unit-level projects with significant impact on patient care, expense reduction, safety, or patient experience.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.