Registered Nurse 2 - PACU - Full Time Night Shift

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Competitive salaries

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty (H) for the PACU, night shift from 7P to 7A. The role entails delivering patient-family centered care with evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service.

The incumbent will supervise nursing and allied staff in daily practice within a university-based health system in South Florida. Responsibilities include assessing patients, updating care plans, coordinating with physicians, preparing patients for

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Florida Registered Nurse License
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and document nursing care plans.
• Modify treatment plans based on patient responses and physician orders.
• Review diagnostic tests and report patient status.
• Consult with physicians and other health professionals on care plans.
• Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Provide information tailored to patient age and culture about treatment plans.
• Offer psychological support to patients and families.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Education

BSN

Job description

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PACU RN

Night Shift: 7P-7A

The Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty (H) 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.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care, and 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 available resources to assist in discharge planning.
• Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
• 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.
• 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

Certification and Licensing:

• Florida Registered Nurse License
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS)
• 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.)
• 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

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.

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: Staff