Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology
University of Miami/UHealth UMHC/UMMG
Miami, FL
5x8 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

Pope Life Center

The Department of Neurological Surgery is currently seeking a full time Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty to work in Miami, FL. The Registered Nurse 2 – 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 2 – 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:
Associate degree in Nursing

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

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions

• Provides care to patients with complex cranial and spinal conditions by triaging and performing health assessment, developing differential diagnosis, and/or prescribing medications and/or treatments as directed by physicians/providers.
• Identifies and prioritizes nursing care needs for patients/families.
• Establishes methods to evaluate and document nursing interventions and plan of care
• Plans, evaluates or modifies treatment program based on information gathered by reviewing and interviewing patient’s records and/or patient feedback.
• Provides education to patient based on current treatment plan including pre and post-operative guidance
• Assists with cross coverage between spinal/cranial practices.
• Prepares, assists, and attends weekly MRI multidisciplinary committee for base of skull and spinal patients, follow up with recommendations made as needed
• Oversees and monitors most recent patient assessment and outcomes to determine if current plan of care should be adjusted
• Optimizes patient care by evaluation, current practices, reviewing alternatives, consulting with patient care managers and educating team
• Collaborates closely with patient care providers for direction in patient care as needed
• Coordinates services with other patient care teams as required; maintains communication with allied services and maintains community liaison as appropriate.
• Reviews patient reports for critical and/or incidental findings.

Education:
Associate degree in Nursing

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

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.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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