Registered Nurse 1 (Residency)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami in Miami, FL is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse 1 for on-site work on the UHealth campus. The role is within the Department of Medicine and requires a BSN, RN licensure, and BLS.

The position emphasizes delivering compassionate patient care, collaborating with physicians and healthcare professionals, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided with the university health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) required.
• Registered Nurse License (RN) required.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing care methods, health and safety guidelines; strong patient experience, problem solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop plans for nursing care, documenting appropriately.
• Monitor vital signs, report symptoms and changes in condition.
• Modify care plans as needed based on patient response and physician orders.
• Review diagnostic tests and communicate findings.
• Consult with physicians and healthcare team to plan and evaluate care.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist with procedures.
• Provide patient and family education and psychological support.
• Administer medications safely and maintain accurate medication records.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

Education

BSN

Job description

The department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Registered Nurse 1 to work onsite on the UHealth campus.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care.
• Reports symptoms and changes in patients' condition and vital signs.
• Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions, and physician orders.
• Reviews, evaluates and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient's condition.
• Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures and treatments.
• Considers patient age and culture during patient treatments and provides any needed information regarding treatment plan.
• Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
• Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice.
• Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders.
• Communicates plan of care in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members, ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines (i.e. HIPAA).
• Uses best practices for transition of patient care.
• Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning.
• Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
• Adapts to changing work demands and environment.
• Operates the appropriate medical equipment.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in nursing
• Registered Nurse License
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:Knowledge of medical terminologyKnowledge of nursing care methods and proceduresIn-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (i.e. sanitation, decontamination etc.)Excellent patient experience skillsAbility to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problemsAbility to maintain effective interpersonal relationshipsAbility to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

#Li-TF1The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:Staff