Registered Nurse 2 - Outpatient Multispecialty Clinic - PBG

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The University of Miami/UHealth UMMG Department has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Registered Nurse 2 to work in Palm Beach Gardens. 

Core Job Summary:

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 Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Provides concise and constructive feedback when needed.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:  

• Triage via Tele Health and in-person clinic visits for symptom management.
• Review lab and imaging results and take nursing actions as appropriate per established nursing protocol.
• Review and manage patient and related communications
• Perform and oversee point of care lab testing process.
• Cross train to other clinics to develop proficiency in the nursing care of varied ambulatory specialties.
• Initiate and monitor intravenous (IV) infusions. (If applicable)
• Assist or perform procedures (e.g. ECGs, dressing changes, subcutaneous or intra-muscular injections)
• Provides personalized patient education based on assessment of learning needs of patient.
• Continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute, and evaluate the plan of care. Chart preps as needed prior to patient’s clinic visit.
• Drive clinical decisions and nursing practice related to individual and population health.
• Establish care coordination and transitional care management with the patient, family, and/or other care providers.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and fiscal accountability in planning and delivering care.

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: 

• Bachelor of Science in nursing required.
• Graduated from an accredited nursing program
• Current Florida Registered Nurse license; Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers Certification
• Strong, effective communication skills with patients, families, and clinical team for innovative patient care and trust 
• Ability to collaborate with peers in the best interest of the patient to provide consistent quality of care 
• Ability to adapt and exhibit flexibility to handle new, different, or changing environments 
• Demonstrates strong time management skills to prioritize, triage, and act proactivity
• Ability to uphold professional ethics and maintain patient confidentiality 
• Knowledgeable on all aspects of patient care including assessing, planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the patients’ progress through continuum of care.

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