Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care, Per-diem

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Department at the University of Miami has an opportunity for a per-diem Registered Nurse in UTower. The RN prescribes, coordinates, evaluates, and delivers patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, following the nursing process and applicable standards of care and practice. The RN also directs and guides patient and family teaching. The role includes assessing patients and documenting nursing care; monitoring and reporting symptoms, changes in condition, and vital signs; modifying care plans in response to patient needs and physician orders; reviewing diagnostic tests; and consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals. The RN prepares patients for and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments, while considering patient age and culture. The position also involves providing psychological support, performing appropriate tests, safely administering medications, maintaining accurate treatment records, and communicating the plan of care while complying with regulatory guidelines such as HIPAA. The RN uses best practices for transitions of care, assists with discharge planning, and adjusts priorities and assignments to deliver patient care. The role requires adapting to changing demands, safely operating medical equipment, serving as a preceptor for new staff, providing constructive feedback, following University and unit policies, and safeguarding University assets.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Valid Florida Registered Nurse license.
BLS and ACLS certification.
At least 2 years of Cardiovascular Nursing Care experience.
Registered nurses hired with an Associate of Science in Nursing degree must complete a BSN within 2 years.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned patients, evaluate care plans, and document nursing care.
Report symptoms, changes in patient condition, 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 the treatment plan as needed.
Provide psychological support and foster 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 regulations, policies, procedures, and physician orders.
Communicate the plan of care promptly to patients, families, and appropriate team members while complying with regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA.
Use best practices for transitions of patient care.
Use available resources to assist in discharge planning.
Plan, prioritize, and adjust assignments to meet goals and provide patient care; seek assistance when needed.
Adapt to changing work demands and the work environment.
Operate medical equipment safely.
Serve as a preceptor and assist new staff in acclimating to the healthcare environment and direct patient care.
Provide concise and constructive feedback when needed.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Direct and guide patient and family teaching.