Registered Nurse 2 - Clinics - Full-Time - Plantation

University of Miami; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a Registered Nurse 2 to deliver patient-family centered care across diverse patient populations, guided by evidence-based standards of safety and quality. You will supervise nursing and allied staff, coordinate plans with physicians, administer medications, and support discharge planning while adhering to HIPAA and institutional policies.

A BSN, RN license, BLS, and at least two years of nursing experience are required; exceptional communication and interpersonal

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Registered Nurse license required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures.
• Excellent patient experience skills; ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and document nursing care plans.
• Report symptoms and changes in patient condition and vital signs.
• Modify treatment plans based on patients' responses and physician orders.
• Review and report diagnostic tests to evaluate patient condition.
• Consult with physicians and other health professionals to plan and implement care.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care and information respecting age and culture.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate medication/treatment records.
• Communicate plan of care to patient, family, and team in HIPAA-compliant manner.
• Assist with discharge planning and transition of care.

Skills

Medical terminology

Nursing care methods

Health and safety guidelines

Patient experience

Interpersonal relationships

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN License

BLS Certification

Job description

CORE JOB SUMMARY

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.
• 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

• Education: Bachelor of Science in nursing required
• Certification and Licensing: Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (i.e. sanitation, decontamination etc.)
  • 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 both oral and written form

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT The following sections capture the physical demands and working environment that are required for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions Environmental Dimension Never Occasionally Frequently Constantly Conditions of extreme heat or extreme cold Wet/Humid conditions Fumes/Dust/Dirt/Smoke Confined areas High places Equipment in motion High noise levels Environmental hazards Exposure to TB Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens Exposure to Radiant Energy Outdoor/Exposed areas

Equipment Used Equipment Used Never Occasionally Frequently Constantly Vehicle Type Operate vehicles (Select Vehicle) Use hand tools Use power tools

Physical Requirements Physical Dimension Never Occasionally Frequently Constantly Weight Sitting Standing Walking Stooping/Climbing Carrying Kneeling Crouching Bending Crawling Reaching Handling

Sensory Requirements Sensory Dimension Never Occasionally Frequently Constantly Vision Type Vision Near Depth Perception Color Vision Peripheral Concentration Use of keyboard or touchscreen Talking Feeling Smelling

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills & abilities required for a job. This a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position each individual department.

BENEFITS

• The 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.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

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