Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty - Full-Time - Chemotherapy Infusion - Lennar

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care and documentation per unit standards. The role emphasizes age- and culture-aware assessments, care planning, and referrals as needed.

The nurse will maintain accurate medication and treatment records, reassess interventions, and clearly communicate plans to patients and families. You will participate in policy development and discharge planning, ensuring best practices and timely care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and nursing care methods.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to precept nurses/allied health staff and to recognize, analyze and solve problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and documents patient interactions and general observations, including age and cultural considerations and care management.
• Demonstrates advanced level of competency in the area of practice.
• Maintains accurate medication and treatment records per regulatory bodies and procedures.
• Reassesses and documents intervention effectiveness per guidelines and protocols; evaluates diagnosis and problems in the care plan.
• Communicates the plan of care clearly to patient, family and team members.
• Participates in development of policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care; questions treatments to ensure best practices.
• Represents nurses by participating in committees and task forces.
• Begins discharge planning upon admission and involves the patient and support network.
• Manages time and prioritizes assignments to complete work on time.

Skills

Medical terminology

Nursing care methods

Health and safety guidelines

Precepting staff

Problem solving

Interpersonal relations

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• 1. Completes assessments and documents patient interactions and general observations, per unit standards, including the need for age and cultural considerations, care management and teaching; makes necessary referrals.


• 2. Demonstrates advanced level of competency in the area of practice.


• 3. Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies and procedures.


• 4. Reassesses and documents the effectiveness of intervention as per guidelines and protocols; evaluates diagnosis/ problems on the plan of care based on the patient's status.


• 5. Communicates plan of care clearly in an effective and timely manner to patient, family and the appropriate team members.


• 6. Participates in the development of policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care.; examines and questions treatment to determine if they are within best practices.


• 7. Represents nurses by actively participating in committees and task forces.


• 8. Begins discharge planning upon admission; uses available resources to assist in preparing for discharge. Involves patient and patient support network in plan of care.


• 9. Manages own work and time and prioritizes assignments to ensure work assignments are completed on time.

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's Degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of relevant 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 precept nurses/allied health staff


• 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