Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic
UHealth Tower
Miami, FL

Registered Nurse 2 - Otolaryngology Clinic - Full Time

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 using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. Location: Lennar, Coral Gables Sign-on Bonus: Up to $10,000 The University of Miami UHealth, Lennar Foundation Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for an Otolaryngology RN 2 . Performs telephone triage and ambulatory otolaryngology nursing care for patients with cancer and other complex illnesses; to address symptom management, follow-up and coordination of care through collaboration with licensed independent practitioners (including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants etc.). Our goal is to enhance the quality of health care through immediate patient access, education and communication. As the continuity point of health care, each patient is triaged to ensure that the appropriate health care team member meets the patient's needs. The telephone triage nurse reports directly to the Nursing Manager/Supervisor. Triage phone calls (including returning calls, follow up calls regarding patient status, etc.). Symptom management by phone assessment using nursing skills and knowledge within scope of practice, and in coordination with primary care team. Determine urgency of need for evaluation by LIP or routing to emergency services. Process refills from LIP, including pending prescriptions to LIP for signature. Communication with administrative staff for clinic schedule needs for urgent visits. Response to patient's phone call and needs in appropriate time frame. Obtain relevant medical records, lab tests, notes etc. for review. Assess educational level and provide patient teaching appropriate to that patient according to need. Log calls in patients chart and on documentation sheet. Minimum requirements: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN, and a minimum of one year RN experience. 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 offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing Certification and Licensing: * Valid Florida RN License & BLS required Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience 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. Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: H12