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 for quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific patient care. The nurse assesses assigned patients, evaluates and documents nursing care plans, monitors and reports symptoms and changes in patient condition and vital signs, and modifies treatment plans based on patient responses, conditions, and physician orders. The role includes reviewing and reporting diagnostic tests and consulting 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; provides information about treatment plans; and offers psychological support. The role also includes performing appropriate tests, safely administering medications, and maintaining accurate medication and treatment records in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and physician orders. The nurse communicates the plan of care to patients, families, and team members in a timely manner while complying with regulatory guidelines such as HIPAA, uses best practices for patient-care transitions, and assists with discharge planning. The nurse plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to meet care goals, seeks assistance when needed, adapts to changing demands and environments, and safely operates medical equipment. The role also serves as a preceptor, helping new staff acclimate to the healthcare environment and direct patient care, and provides constructive feedback. The nurse follows University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Valid Florida Registered Nurse license.
BLS and ACLS certifications.
Minimum 2 years of Intensive Care Registered Nurse experience.
RNs hired with an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree must complete a BSN degree within 2 years.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.

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 conditions.
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 foster a compassionate environment.
Perform appropriate patient tests and safely administer medications within the scope of practice.
Maintain accurate records related to 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 when transitioning patient care and assist with discharge planning using available resources.
Plan, prioritize, and adjust assignments to accomplish goals and provide patient care; seek assistance when needed.
Adapt to changing work demands and environments.
Safely operate medical equipment.
Serve as a preceptor, assist new staff in acclimating to the healthcare environment and direct patient care, and provide constructive feedback.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.