staff - Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology
Company: University of Miami
Location: Miami
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionUniversity of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse
(RN) Neurology Level II for a nursing job in Miami, Florida.Job
Description & Requirements
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
LicenseAdvanced 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 ADDENDUMDepartment 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
LicenseAdvanced 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.
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.University of Miami Job ID
#R100071203-1.About University of MiamiThe 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.Benefits
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