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Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative
UHealth Tower
Coral Gables, FL
5x8 hrs, Days

$34+/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Facility Information
    Not-For-Profit HospitalShort Term Acute CareTeaching Institution553 bedsEpic Systems Corporation

Pay

Estimated pay
$34+/hour

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
  • Continuing Education

Qualifications

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Description

The Periop/PACU department at the Lennar Foundation Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse 2 (RN 2). The RN 2:

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 in order to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role.

Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the Recovery department/patient care services as specific to

the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed.

Demonstrates the ability to titrate intravenous medications according to the patient’s hemodynamic status. Initiates IV therapy for both GI and Radiology Areas.

Demonstrates the ability to care for the patient with continuous cardiac monitoring including rhythm identification, interpretation and follow through with appropriate intervention.

Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic agents, techniques and actions.

Demonstrates the ability to care for the population served: post-op patient

Demonstrates the ability to perform rapid assessment differentiating between short-and long-term needs.

Verification of the operative procedure, operative site, surgeon and consents.

Assesses psychological status, including level of understanding, perception of surgery/procedure, and anxiety level.

Verification of patient allergies, NPO status, and whether or not patient has voided.

Checks the current history and physical, laboratory results, the execution of Perioperative orders, and results of ordered diagnostic tests.

Communicates relevant findings to Physician/Anesthesiology/CRNA/PA Assists and expedites the transfer of patients to and from the Recovery to In-Patient and or other facility

Assists with emergency situations, such as rapid response and Code.

Functions in the assessment and care of both pre/post post procedure monitoring.

Communicates to accepting staff via Hands-Off Communication.

Ensures patients’ privacy, comfort level and complaints are responded to immediately.

Assists with pre-procedure calls to patients, as well as post-procedure calls (PCM).

Engages and is committed to UHEALTH Service Pillars, AIDET and telephone etiquette.

Follows UHEALTH Standards of Behavior.

Provides concise and constructive feedback when needed.

Performs charge nurse duties as appropriate.

Floats to off-shifts/units, such as Pre/PACU/UPAC, Evening and Night Shifts, as needed to ensure staffing is adequate and safe.

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’s degree (BSN) preferred. RNs hired with an Associates (ASN) degree have 2 years to complete the BSN degree.

Certification and Licensing:

Valid Florida Registered Nurse License

BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications from the American Heart Association

CCRN or CPAN preferred

Experience:

3 years recent Recovery, ICU, ER, or Telemetry nursing experience required

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.
Pearl BSN, RN
Pearl BSN, RN
University of Miami Job ID #R100054129-1. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation).

Facility

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  • Not-For-Profit Hospital
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • Teaching Institution
  • 553 beds
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS1400 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136
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Employer

University of Miami

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About
The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.
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