Residency Registered Nurse 1 - Surgical Oncology Specialty, Full Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami seeks a Registered Nurse 1 - Specialty to deliver patient-family centered care, guided by evidence-based standards, in a culturally competent manner. The role includes supervising staff and supporting daily clinical operations.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning and documenting care, administering medications, and coordinating with physicians to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required and Florida RN license.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and nursing care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, document care and vital signs; report changes.
• Modify treatment plans based on patient response and orders.
• Review diagnostics to assess patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians on care plans.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Provide culturally competent care and patient education.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate plan of care to patient, family and team.
• Assist with discharge planning and equipment operation.
• Precept new staff and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Medical terminology

Nursing care procedures

Health & safety guidelines

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

BSN.

Job description

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