Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty Full Time OR Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Miami, FL

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse 2 for the OR in Miami, Florida. The role delivers patient-family centered care, overseeing nurses and allied staff while ensuring safety, quality and service standards.

Requires a BSN, Florida RN license, and 2+ years in nursing with ACLS/BLS/PALS. The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians and a strong emphasis on compassionate care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Registered Nurse license in Florida and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in surgical/OR setting

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and document nursing care and changes in condition
• Modify treatment plans per physician orders
• Review tests and communicate plan of care to team and patient
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures and support patient-family needs
• Administer medications and maintain accurate medication records
• Provide preceptorship to new staff and support team collaboration

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

HIPAA compliance

Education

BSN

Tools

CNOR preferred

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Registered Nurse 2 for the OR in Miami, Florida. The Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty 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 required CNOR preferred

Certification and Licensing:

• Registered Nurse License and Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) from American Heart Association, ACLS, PALS

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

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The 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