Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care, Full-time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Specialty delivers patient- and family-centered care in a culturally competent manner, using evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific patient care. The position assesses assigned patients, documents nursing care, monitors and reports symptoms and changes in condition and vital signs, and adjusts treatment plans in response to patients’ status and physician orders. The nurse reviews and reports diagnostic tests, collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and prepares patients for and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments. Care should account for patient age and culture and include appropriate information and psychological support. The nurse performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications, maintaining accurate records in accordance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and physician orders. The role communicates the care plan to patients, families, and team members in a timely manner, follows regulatory guidelines including HIPAA, and uses best practices for patient transitions and available resources for discharge planning. The nurse prioritizes and adjusts assignments, seeks assistance as needed, adapts to changing work demands, and safely operates medical equipment. The position also serves as a preceptor, helping new staff acclimate to the healthcare environment and direct patient care, and provides constructive feedback. The nurse adheres to University and unit policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Valid Florida Registered Nurse license.
BLS and ACLS certification.
At least 2 years of Intensive Care Registered Nurse experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned patients and evaluate care plans, including documenting nursing care.
Report symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs; modify 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, considering patient age and culture and providing information and psychological support as needed.
Perform appropriate patient tests and safely administer medications within scope of practice; maintain accurate records of medications and treatments.
Communicate the plan of care in a timely manner to patients, families, and appropriate team members while following 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 environment and safely operate medical equipment.
Serve as a preceptor and assist new staff in acclimating to the healthcare environment and direct patient care; provide concise, constructive feedback.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.