Registered Nurse 2 - Oncology Specialty, Full Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Tuition remission

Competitive salaries

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse 2 to deliver patient-centered care in a diverse setting. The role involves assessing patients, leading nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare guidelines. Candidates must have a valid Florida RN license and a nursing degree, with no prior experience necessary. This position offers full-time employment with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida Registered Nurse License is required.
• No experience required, but must possess nursing knowledge.
• Knowledge of health and safety guidelines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assesses assigned patients and evaluates nursing care plans.
• Communicates care plans to patients and family members.
• Leads and supervises allied health staff.
• Performs patient tests and administers medications safely.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Excellent patient experience skills

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

Ability to analyze and solve problems

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BSN) preferred

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Tools

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Job description

**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click 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 .The Residency Registered Nurse 2 – Specialty (U) 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 incumbent oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.**Work Location: UHealth Tower****CORE JOB FUNCTIONS**1. 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. 2. Reviews, evaluates and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient’s condition. 3. Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning. 8. Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed. 9. Adapts to changing work demands and environment. Safely operates medical equipment. 10. 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. 11. 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.***# **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****Education:*** Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor’s degree (BSN) preferred. RNs hired with an Associates (ASN) degree have 2 years to complete the BSN degree.**Certification and Licensing:*** Valid Florida Registered Nurse License, ACLS, BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.**Experience:*** No experience required.**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 formThe 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 time**Employee Type:**StaffThe 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 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.