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 nurse demonstrates advanced competency in the area of practice and carries out nursing processes while considering the specific needs of patient populations. The role includes assessing patients, documenting interactions and observations, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and the plan of care. The nurse communicates with patients, families, and care team members, participates in developing care standards and organizational initiatives, and supports discharge planning. The nurse may also provide staff feedback, precept students and new staff, and serve as a Charge Nurse or Resource Nurse when needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
Valid State of Florida RN license.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments and document patient interactions and general observations in accordance with unit standards, including age and cultural considerations, care management, teaching, and referrals.
Demonstrate advanced competency in the area of practice.
Administer medications and treatments and maintain accurate records in accordance with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
Reassess and document intervention effectiveness, and 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; question treatment approaches to determine whether they align with 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 workload and time, prioritize assignments, and complete work on time.
Adapt to changing work demands and environments, anticipate possible problems, and assist nurse leaders in developing contingency plans.
Evaluate other staff in the provision of care and provide concise, constructive feedback to employees and leadership.
Precept 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.