Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
UHealth Tower
Miami, FL

Registered Nurse 2

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. The University of Miami is currently seeking a Registered Nurse 2 to work at Desai Sethi Medical Center in Miami. The incumbent 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. 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 and 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. Operates the appropriate medical equipment. * 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 of Science in Nursing Certification and Licensing: Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Experience: 2 years of nursing experience DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM Department Specific Functions The Executive Health Department provides convenient and personalized attention to patients in our care. The RN is responsible for assessing physical and psychosocial status of patients in an outpatient clinic setting by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. Assist physicians in performing medical procedures, up to and including blood drawing, vital signs and nursing assessments, history and physical. This position requires travel to multiple clinic locations. * 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 and conditions, and physician orders. * Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed. * Administers medications and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures, and physician orders. * Manages refills and referrals for all providers that come in via fax, call or in basket as needed. * Provides in basket message coverage for Providers as needed. * Maintains EMR inbox and closes encounters in a timely fashion according to department guidelines. * Performs phlebotomy, ear lavage, EKG, vaccine immunizations, IM injections and EHP, PPE or follow up as needed. * Responsible for calling patients with results and physician instructions as well as pre-visit phone calls with the patients. * Works with other clinical and non-clinical members of the Executive Health team to deliver high- quality care to our patients. * Interacts with high profile patients and requires a professional demeanor. * Experience in ambulatory nursing preferred. * Proficiency with EPIC (UChart) electronic medical record system is preferred. * Operates appropriate medical equipment used by practice. * Effective communication skills, solid customer service skills, and prompt responsiveness are essential in the role. * Adapts to changing work demands and environment. Anticipates potential problems and assists nurse leader(s) in the development of contingency plans. * Adheres to University and Department 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. * Must be willing to travel/float between sites as needed. Department Specific Qualifications Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Certification and Licensing: Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Experience: At least two years of nursing experience. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: * Ability to recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems. * Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. * Excellent patient experience skills. 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