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At UHealth Tower, physicians on the faculty of the Miller School of Medicine partner with community physicians to plan and provide care, investigate new treatments still in the clinical research phase, and utilize the most advanced technologies available. And that’s only the beginning. Our team has made UHealth Tower one of the safest hospitals in the nation.

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The University of Miami/UHealth Student Health Department has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse. The Registered Nurse is responsible for clinical assessment, triage and nursing care for students receiving care at the University of Miami Student Health Service. In addition to providing direct patient care, responsibilities include supervising triage staff, performing nursing support functions and representing the triage area in interactions with other clinic supervisors and staff. The successful candidate will be able to create and maintain an environment of patient-focused care, anticipating and appropriately responding to student needs and ensuring that the student’s overall experience meets or exceeds standards of medical care.

Monitor patients including patient verification, visit reason, recording vital signs and reviewing immunization compliance.

Work with other triage staff to perform clinical support services including EKG, vision screening, ear lavage, wound care, glucose monitoring, nebulizer treatments, spirometry, pulse oximetry, IV insertion and oxygen administration. 

Respond to and assist with urgencies and emergencies, seeking assistance from medical providers and other as appropriate

Administer injections including immunizations, allergy injections, medications and PPD testing.

Assist medical providers during procedures including suture and removal, I&amp;D and gynecologic examinations

Participates in patient education and campus outreach programs including seasonal flu and medical student PPD campaigns.

Assist with qualify review initiatives  including follow-up of abnormal pap and others testing, follow-up of on-call answering service encounters,  ER referrals and SACC reports.

Performs CLIA waived testing (strep, flu, urine) during off peak times.

Adapts to changing work demands and environment. Operates the appropriate medical equipment.

Participates in patient education and campus outreach programs including seasonal flu and medical.

Monitor EMR triage/appointment screen and prioritize patient intake according to visit reasons, available staff and established provider to maintain overall patient flow.

Monitor EMR triage/appointment screen and prioritize patient intake according to visit reasons, available staff and established provider to maintain overall patient flow.

Triage patients including patient verification, visit reason, recording vital signs and reviewing immunization compliance.

Follow-up of on-call answering service encounters, ER referrals and SACC reports.insertion and oxygen administration.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: 

Bachelor of Science in nursing required from an accredited institution

Certification and Licensing: 

Valid Florida Registered Nurse License

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association 

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

UHealth Tower Coral Gables FL Florida Coral Gables, Florida Compact States RN School RN 12 hours University of Miami Job ID #R100100200. University of Miami

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, 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.

Safely operates medical equipment.

Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role.

Provides concise and constructive feedback when needed.

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:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor of Science in nursing required

CRN preferred

Certification and Licensing:

Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support Certification (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

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.)

Excellent patient experience skills

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 above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills &amp; abilities required for a job. This a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position each individual department.
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

UHealth Tower Coral Gables FL Florida Coral Gables, Florida Compact States RN Radiology 12 hours University of Miami Job ID #R100099661. University of Miami

Location: Lennar - Coral Gables

The Registered Nurse 2 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 2 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. 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 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. Safely operates medical equipment. Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role. Provides concise and constructive feedback when needed. 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:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor of Science in nursing required

CRN preferred

Certification and Licensing:

Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support Certification (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

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.

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

UHealth Tower Coral Gables FL Florida Coral Gables, Florida Compact States RN Interventional Radiology Radiology 12 hours University of Miami Job ID #R100099499. University of Miami

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