Registered Nurse 2 - Posner - Full-Time - Sylvester

University of Miami; Sylvester (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a dedicated registered nurse to assess patients, develop and modify care plans, and collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, safety, and accurate documentation within guidelines including HIPAA.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN, an active RN license, and BLS certification, with strong interpersonal and communication skills to support diverse patient populations across the health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in nursing required.
• Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support Certification (BLS).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess assigned patients and evaluate plans to include documentation of nursing care.
• Report symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and physician orders.
• Review, evaluate and report diagnostic tests to assess patient’s condition.
• Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations, procedures and treatments.
• Adhere to HIPAA and communicate plan of care to patients, families, and team.

Skills

Nursing care methods

Interpersonal skills

Communication (oral & written)

Problem solving

Medical terminology

Health and safety guidelines

Compassionate patient care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

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 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.
• 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: No previous experience required
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (i.e. sanitation, decontamination etc.)
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Excellent patient experience skills
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

Department Specific Functions

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

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.