Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry
UHealth Tower - East
Miami, FL
3x12 hrs

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse 1 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
1. 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.
2. Reviews, evaluates and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient’s condition.
3. Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning.
8. Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
9. Adapts to changing work demands and environment. Operates the appropriate medical equipment.
10. 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’s degree in relevant field required
Experience:
No previous experience required
Certification and Licensing:
Valid State of Florida RN license required
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Department Specific Functions

Patient Triage
Independently triage patients, including but not limited to:
Assisting patient with e-check-in
Managing the clinic schedule (add/remove patients as needed)
Obtaining and documenting vital signs
Verifying and updating pharmacy information
Collecting and documenting:
Medication reconciliation
Medical, surgical, and family histories
Smoking, alcohol, drug, and sexual histories
Other
Clinic flow
Work with APRN to ensure all patient appointments are confirmed either the day before scheduled appointment or morning of appointment. Educate patients about the importance of completing e-check-in during these calls.
Communicate with APP in secure chat during clinic day
Inventory management, ensure supplies is stocked
Be onsite for clinic at fire station on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Be in the office on Monday and Friday as needed to collect supplies, complete admin tasks
Screenings and Diagnostics
Perform screening tests (vision, hearing, spirometry) and EKGs independently
Maintain login credentials for all relevant diagnostic tools (e.g., EKG, audiogram)
Troubleshoot equipment issues and locate user manuals as needed
Laboratory Duties
Phlebotomy
Demonstrate competency in blood draw techniques
Specimen Handling
Navigate the Quest Diagnostics portal to confirm correct collection containers and storage requirements for all lab specimens
Communication & Documentation
Assist with inputting patient data into Smartsheets, updating each clinical day
Navigate Excell spreadsheets
Check the following platforms regularly Monday–Friday throughout the day:
Epic In-Basket
Epic Secure Chat
UM email
Team Participation & Reporting

Drive FCI van – while not a core responsibility, will need to be competent incase driving is needed.
Occasional weekend work for events
Clinical Operations Meetings
Attend all mandatory Monday and Friday clinical operations meetings
Update agenda items that pertain to your role and be prepared to present them
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