Registered Nurse Preadmissions Unit Per Diem Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse for the Preadmissions Unit in Miami, Florida. The RN delivers patient-family centered care using evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service, while overseeing nurses and allied health staff in daily practice.

Core duties include assessing patients, updating care plans, coordinating with physicians, preparing for examinations, and ensuring accurate medication administration and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from ACEN/CCNE accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Valid State of Florida RN license; BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities; culturally competent care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan nursing care; document plans.
• Report symptoms and vital signs and modify care as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team on care plans.
• Prepare patients for examinations, procedures and treatments.
• Administer medications safely within scope of practice; document accordingly.
• Communicate care plans to patients, families and team per HIPAA.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Cultural competence

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting Per Diem Registered Nurse for the Preadmissions Unit in Miami, Florida.

The Registered Nurse - Per Diem 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. This role 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.
• 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: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution ACEN / CCNE
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
• Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida RN license required BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
  • Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
  • Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

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: Part time

Employee Type: Temporary-Intermittent