Registered Nurse 2, Specialty, Hematology/ Oncology, Full Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 (U) to deliver patient-family centered care at UHealth Tower. The RN oversees nurses and allied health staff in daily practice, ensuring quality, safety, and service standards.

The role includes assessing patients, coordinating with physicians, administering medications, preparing for procedures, and supporting discharge planning. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Valid Florida RN license required.
• ACLS, BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and document nursing care plans.
• Report changes in condition and vital signs.
• Consult with physicians to plan and evaluate care.
• Administer medications and maintain logs.
• Prepare patients for procedures and provide discharge planning.
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Precepting

HIPAA compliance

Education

BSN preferred

RN licensure in FL

Tools

ACLS

BLS

Job description

The Registered Nurse (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 Registered Nurse (U) oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.

Work Location: UHealth Tower

• 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.
• 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. 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. Provides concise and constructive feedback when needed.
• 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

• 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

• Two year Nursing experience.

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