Registered Nurse, Medical Specialty Care Center, Full-time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers patient- and family-centered care in a culturally competent manner, using evidence-based standards for quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific care. The nurse oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice. The role includes assessing patients, evaluating and documenting nursing care, reporting changes in condition, and modifying treatment plans based on patient responses, conditions, and physician orders. The nurse reviews diagnostic tests and consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The Registered Nurse prepares patients for and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments; considers patient age and culture when providing care and treatment information; and offers psychological support. The role also includes performing patient tests, administering medications and treatments within scope of practice, maintaining accurate records, communicating the plan of care in compliance with regulatory guidelines such as HIPAA, and supporting care transitions and discharge planning. The nurse prioritizes assignments, adapts to changing demands, operates medical equipment safely, and serves as a preceptor for new staff. The nurse adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Duties may be expanded as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures, including sanitation and decontamination.
Excellent patient experience skills.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned patients and evaluate and document nursing care plans.
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 patient condition.
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.
Consider patient age and culture during treatment and provide information about treatment plans.
Provide psychological support and nurture a compassionate environment.
Perform appropriate patient tests and safely administer medications within scope of practice.
Maintain accurate records of medications and treatments in accordance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and physician orders.
Communicate the plan of care promptly to patients, families, and appropriate team members in compliance with 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 provide patient care; seek assistance when needed.
Adapt to changing work demands and environments.
Operate medical equipment safely.
Serve as a preceptor and assist new staff in providing care and acclimating to the healthcare environment and direct patient care role; provide concise, constructive feedback when needed.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.