Registered Nurse - Specialty - Emergency Dept - Per Diem

University of Miami•Miami, FL

36d

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 applying nursing processes and providing specialty-level care in the Emergency Department. This is a core job profile; specific duties may vary based on departmental needs, and other consistent duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 4 years of relevant experience.
Valid State of Florida RN license.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Learning agility 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.
Technical proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments and document patient interactions and general observations according to unit standards, including age- and culture-related 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 patients and document intervention effectiveness according to guidelines and protocols; 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 and question treatments to determine whether they align with best practices.
Represent nurses by participating in committees and task forces.
Begin discharge planning upon admission, use available resources to prepare for discharge, and involve patients and their support networks in the plan of care.
Manage work and time and prioritize assignments to complete them on time.
Adapt to changing work demands and environments, anticipate possible problems, and assist nurse leaders in developing contingency plans.
Evaluate other staff in the provision of care and provide concise, constructive feedback to employees and leadership.
Serve as a preceptor to 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.