Registered Nurse - Neurosurgery Stepdown - Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Neurosurgery Stepdown Department at UHealth Tower delivers patient- and family-centered care in a culturally competent manner, using evidence-based standards for quality, safety, and service. The nurse oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice and provides population-specific care. Responsibilities include assessing patients, documenting care, evaluating and adjusting treatment plans, monitoring and reporting symptoms and vital signs, reviewing diagnostic tests, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals. The nurse prepares patients for and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments; considers patient age and culture; provides psychological support; performs appropriate tests; and safely administers and documents medications and treatments. The nurse communicates the plan of care to patients, families, and team members in compliance with regulatory guidelines, applies best practices during care transitions, and uses available resources for discharge planning. The role requires prioritizing assignments, adapting to changing demands, safely operating medical equipment, serving as a preceptor, supporting new staff, providing constructive feedback, and following University and unit policies and procedures. Duties may be expanded as necessary. The position is full time, with a schedule of 12 hours per day, 3 days per week, at UHealth Tower.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Valid Florida Registered Nurse license.
ACLS certification.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
At least 2 years of hospital 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 in oral and written form.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned patients, evaluate care plans, and document nursing care.
Report symptoms and changes in patient 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 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 while complying with regulatory guidelines such as HIPAA.
Use best practices for transitions of patient care.
Use 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 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 and constructive feedback when needed.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.