Registered Nurse - Neurosurgery Stepdown - Full Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neurosurgery Stepdown unit in Miami, FL. This full-time position requires a BSN, Florida RN license, ACLS/BLS, and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

The role involves direct patient care, medication administration, and collaboration with physicians and the care team. Responsibilities include assessing patients, updating care plans, reviewing tests, and supporting discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Florida RN license required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess assigned patients and evaluate plans for nursing care with documentation.
• Modify patient treatment plans based on patient response and physician orders.
• Review and report diagnostic tests to assess patient condition.
• Communicate plans of care to patient, family, and healthcare team.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate records per regulations.
• Assist with examinations, procedures, and discharge planning.
• Provide compassionate care and support to patient and family.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient assessment

Communication

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

## Registered Nurse - Neurosurgery Stepdown - Full TimeApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Miami, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100098787**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.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 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**Certification and Licensing:**Florida Registered Nurse LicenseAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS)Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)**Experience:**Minimum 2 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 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