Registered Nurse Specialty, Stem Cell Transplant - Intensive Care Unit, Full Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse 2 – Specialty to deliver patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner, following evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The role includes overseeing nurses and allied health staff in daily practice to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

In this full-time position, you will assess patients, modify plans, collaborate with physicians, and support discharge planning while prioritizing patient age and culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Valid State of Florida RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Assess assigned patients and document nursing care, and report symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses, conditions and physician orders.
• Review, evaluate, and report diagnostic tests to assess patient’s condition.
• Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse 2 - 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. The incumbent oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care, and reports symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs.
2. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses, conditions and physician orders.
3. Reviews, evaluates, and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient’s condition.
4. Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
5. Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
6. Considers patient age and culture during patient treatments and provides any needed information regarding treatment plan.
7. Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
8. Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice.
9. Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders.
10. 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).
11. Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning.
12. Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
13. 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.
14. 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 relevant field required

Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:
Valid State of Florida RN license required
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

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:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff