Registered Nurse (2)

University of Miami; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami's UHealth Neurology Department is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse 2 to join our Miami, FL team. The role focuses on patient-family centered care, safety, and evidence-based practices in a busy academic medical setting.

You will supervise nursing and allied staff, coordinate care across units, and support discharge planning while maintaining HIPAA guidelines and compassionate communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and Florida RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and evaluate plans of care.
• Administer medications and monitor responses.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff for care plans.
• Educate patients and families about care instructions.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation.

Skills

RN licensure (Florida)

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Team leadership

Learning agility

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

## Registered Nurse (2)Applyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Miami, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R100100032**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.The University of Miami/UHealth Department Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Registered Nurse 2to work in Miami, FL. The Registered Nurse 2 delivers patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific patient care. The Registered Nurse 2 oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS * 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, 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. Safely operates medical equipment.* Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care in order to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role. Provides concise and constructive feedback when needed.* Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS * Reviews referral cases and facilitates timely coordination for new patients requiring procedures, ensuring appropriate clinical prioritization based on test results.* Performs pre-visit clinical review of new patients to ensure all required diagnostic testing is completed or appropriately ordered; coordinates directly with providers to support clinical readiness, particularly for patients traveling long distances.* Conducts patient follow-up calls, including clinical assessments, no-show outreach, and care continuity checks, serving as a liaison between patients and providers.* Coordinates comprehensive pre- and post-visit care, including interpretation of provider plans, reinforcement of care instructions (AVS), and ensuring completion of ordered tests and procedures.* Manages patient communications through UChart, addressing clinical inquiries, triaging concerns, and escalating appropriately.* Provides clinical guidance to patients and families, including education, referral coordination, and navigation through complex care pathways.* Evaluates clinical workflows and contributes to operational improvement initiatives, making recommendations to leadership based on data and patient care outcomes.* Proactively reviews provider schedules to ensure clinical readiness, including availability of records, labs, and imaging.* Coordinates patient care across visits, ensuring completion of diagnostic testing and readiness for follow-up appointments.* Triages urgent patient requests, including expedited appointment needs, using clinical judgment to prioritize care appropriately.* Provides patient assessment, triage, and education, ensuring safe and effective management of clinical conditions within scope of practice.***This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.***CORE QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required* Valid State of Florida RN license required* Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements* Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required* Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.* Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.* Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. - Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholdersThe 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.