Registered Nurse - Neurology Telemetry - Full Time

umiami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our clinical team in a full-time role. You will assess patients, document plans, and coordinate care with physicians while delivering compassionate patient support.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, reporting changes, administering medications within scope, and aiding with examinations and procedures. The position emphasizes HIPAA compliance, teamwork, and providing education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• RN license with valid state licensure.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Excellent communication and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and document nursing plans.
• Report symptoms and vital signs changes.
• Collaborate with physicians to plan and evaluate care.
• Prepare for exams and procedures; administer medications within scope.
• Assist in discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

BSN degree

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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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.

Utilizes 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

Certification and Licensing:

Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support Certification (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Experience:

No previous experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• 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.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

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