Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care, Full-time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami nursing staff deliver patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner, guided by evidence-based standards of safety and quality. RNs assess patients, document care, and adjust plans with physician input, while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes at a busy Miami campus.

Qualified candidates will hold a Florida RN license, BLS/ACLS certification, and have ICU experience or a strong willingness to develop specialty skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with active Florida RN license.
• BLS/ACLS certification required.
• Experience in intensive care nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess assigned patients and document nursing care.
• Report changes in condition and vital signs to the team.
• Adjust care plans based on patient response and physician orders.
• Evaluate diagnostic tests and communicate findings to the team.
• Consult with physicians and other clinicians to plan care.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures and support family education.

Skills

Critical care

Patient communication

Care planning

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

The Registered Nurse 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.

• 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.

Work Experience

Minimum 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, BLS/ACLS certification required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of Intensive Care Registered Nurse 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