Residency Registered Nurse 1 - Surgical Oncology Specialty, Full Time

umiami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse 1 – Specialty to deliver patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner. This role oversees nursing staff in daily practice and collaborates with physicians to plan, implement, and assess patient care plans.

The position requires a BSN, FL RN license, ACLS/BLS certifications, and at least two years of nursing experience. Excellent communication and patient-care skills are essential as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Florida Registered Nurse license required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and document nursing care.
• Modify treatment plans as needed based on patient response.
• Review diagnostic tests and report results.
• Consult with physicians and other health professionals on care plans.
• Prepare patients for examinations, procedures and treatments.
• Consider patient age and culture in care decisions.
• Provide psychological support and compassionate care.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate records per policy.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Education

BSN

Job description

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The Registered Nurse 1 – 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 Registered Nurse 1 – Specialty, 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, 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 in order 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:

BSN

Certification and Licensing:

Florida Registered Nurse License

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of nursing 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