Registered Nurse, Cath Lab, Per-diem

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Specialty - Per Diem On Call delivers patient-centered care in a culturally competent manner, promoting evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The role includes assessing patients, implementing and evaluating care, communicating with patients, families, and care teams, and supporting discharge planning. The nurse may also contribute to unit operations and staff development, including serving as a preceptor, Charge Nurse, or Resource Nurse when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 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.
Technical proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Administer medications and treatments and maintain accurate records in accordance with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
Reassess and document the effectiveness of interventions; evaluate diagnoses and problems in the plan of care 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 treatments to determine whether they reflect best practices.
Represent nurses by participating in committees and task forces.
Begin discharge planning upon admission and use available resources to prepare for discharge.
Involve patients and their support networks in the plan of care.
Manage time and prioritize assignments to complete work on time; adapt to changing demands and environments.
Anticipate potential problems and assist nurse leaders in developing contingency plans.
Evaluate other staff in the provision of care and provide 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 that significantly affect patient care, expense reduction, safety, or patient experience.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Complete assessments and document patient interactions and observations according to unit standards, considering age, culture, care management, and teaching needs; make necessary referrals.