Day (United States of America) Registered Nurse- Post Anesthesia Care Unit/ Same Day Surgery The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating as per the nursing process. The Registered Nurse is expected to direct, delegate, and coordinate all nursing care provided by the LPN, CNA, Patient Care Companion, and Unit Clerk consistent with their roles, responsibilities, and skill level. Assignments are performed appropriately to age and development level of the patient population being served. - RN – State of Florida - Degree from an accredited school of nursing, bachelor degree preferred. - Completion of general and nursing orientation. - Completion of unit orientation and unit-specific competency checklist. - Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues - Certifications as required by the specific unit/area (Refer to required certification addendum). - Completion of annual competency based learning modules [CBL’s] - Excellent communication skills are needed in dealing with physicians, patients, family, and other disciplines - Assesses the patient on admission and assesses and monitors on an ongoing basis. - Assesses patient/family learning needs. - Recognizes and responds to changes in the patient’s condition. - Documents assessment data on admission and on an ongoing basis. - Plans and coordinates care based on assessment of the patient’s status and ongoing identified needs. - Involves family/significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient. - On admission, initiates individualized teaching plan to ensure positive outcomes and timely discharge. - Implements supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs. - Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes. - Initiates and verifies physician orders. - Utilizes nursing judgment in the provision of care. - Evaluates patients/families response to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes. - Organizes patient care based on patient needs and available resources. - Serves as the patient advocate by providing compassionate nursing care, which is individualized to meet the special needs of each patient. - Identifies priorities for care of assigned patients. - Coordinates patient care activities with services provided by ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes. - Demonstrates professional development, accountability, and leadership in the performance of their professional nursing practice. Adheres to our Cornerstone standards and hospital mission and values at all times. - Reports to work when scheduled (Refer to Attendance policy). - Maintains a professional appearance that demonstrates a positive image (Refer to Professional Appearance Expectations policy). - Maintains patient confidentiality and acts in an ethical manner at all times. - Follows legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care. - Maintains competencies and continues development of professional/clinical knowledge base through continuing education. - Assists with staff orientation and professional development. - Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers. - Supports research and participates in quality improvement initiatives. - Administers medications according to established policies. - Complies with patient safety goals and programs.
Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . CORE JOB SUMMARY The Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty - On Call 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 incumbent oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care, and reports symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs. 2. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses, conditions and physician orders. 3. Reviews, evaluates, and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient’s condition. 4. Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. 5. Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments. 6. Considers patient age and culture during patient treatments and provides any needed information regarding treatment plan. 7. Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support. 8. Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice. 9. Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders. 10. 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). 11. Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning. 12. Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed. 13. Safely operates medical equipment. Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role. 14. 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: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida RN license required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Pediatrics Advance Life Support (PALS) 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. This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. 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
Miami, FL On Call/Pool Recovery Unit Summary The Clinical Staff Nurse functions as a champion of quality patient care and professional caregiver who demonstrates critical thinking skills and scientific judgment in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient. The CSN is responsible to perform at a competent level of nursing and consistently demonstrates nursing process. These standards include: assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching and health promotion and evaluation. The CSN is also responsible to hold the highest standards of professional performance, which include: ethics, cultural diversity, communication, collaboration, evidence based practice, nursing research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. These standards of practice encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The CSN will function within the JHS CARE Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The CSN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas. Responsibilities Implements and coordinates the delivery of care in collaboration with physician and other provider and healthcare staff. Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in applying nursing knowledge. Documents all pertinent information regarding nursing care, care plans and observations. Accounts for narcotics/emergency equipment on each tour of duty. Maintains a working knowledge of facility infection control procedures. Recognizes, questions and reports significant patient findings and/or inconsistencies in medical/nursing orders/treatment regime. Collaborates and seeks corrective action. Selects and individualizes/updates and adheres to clinical procedures/ protocols/standards/ clinical pathways, plans of care/narcotics policies and discharge/teaching plans. Completes and submits patient/unit charges. Recognizes/prioritizes overt/convert unit needs/problems/implements corrective action independently. Assumes charge nurse role when assigned/supervises designated personnel/takes action as needed. Applies the use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems. Provides functional direction and assistance to LPN's and CNA's or MA's, and completes new staff orientation as assigned. Makes rounds on a timely basis to ensure continuity of care. Maintains HIPAA compliance at all times. Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list. Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned. Experience Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience. Education Associate's degree in Nursing is required. BSN degree is preferred. Any Employee who will be performing Point of Care and testing in the Operating Room, Neuro ICU, NICU, PICU, Pedi-ER, Cath Lab and/or Interventional Radiology areas, the educational degree must be verified at the time of hire. Minimum education level required to be verified is Associate's degree. Skill General Competencies: Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Nursing Competencies: Ability to understand, respects and accommodates patients preferences and needs with regards to their individual beliefs, customs and practices. Must have ability to clearly, accurately and effectively provide information to doctors, other nurses, patients, and family members. Must have ability to show compassion, patience and maintain non-judgmental approach to patients, their families as well as other employees and customers. Unit Specific Competencies: Must have clinical knowledge, skill and ability to fully and accurately complete all required unit competencies, as indicated in the unit competency check-list. Credentials Valid Florida RN license is required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment. Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area. Unit Specific Credential Basic Life Support (BLS) Adv Cardiovascular LifeSupport (ACLS) Working Conditions Physical Requirements - Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC). Environmental Conditions - Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
Variable (United States of America) Registered Nurse- Post Anesthesia Care Unit The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating as per the nursing process. The Registered Nurse is expected to direct, delegate, and coordinate all nursing care provided by the LPN, CNA, Patient Care Companion, and Unit Clerk consistent with their roles, responsibilities, and skill level. Assignments are performed appropriately to age and development level of the patient population being served. - RN – State of Florida - Degree from an accredited school of nursing, bachelor degree preferred. - Completion of general and nursing orientation. - Completion of unit orientation and unit-specific competency checklist. - Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues - Certifications as required by the specific unit/area (Refer to required certification addendum). - Completion of annual competency based learning modules [CBL’s] - Excellent communication skills are needed in dealing with physicians, patients, family, and other disciplines - Assesses the patient on admission and assesses and monitors on an ongoing basis. - Assesses patient/family learning needs. - Recognizes and responds to changes in the patient’s condition. - Documents assessment data on admission and on an ongoing basis. - Plans and coordinates care based on assessment of the patient’s status and ongoing identified needs. - Involves family/significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient. - On admission, initiates individualized teaching plan to ensure positive outcomes and timely discharge. - Implements supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs. - Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes. - Initiates and verifies physician orders. - Utilizes nursing judgment in the provision of care. - Evaluates patients/families response to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes. - Organizes patient care based on patient needs and available resources. - Serves as the patient advocate by providing compassionate nursing care, which is individualized to meet the special needs of each patient. - Identifies priorities for care of assigned patients. - Coordinates patient care activities with services provided by ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes. - Demonstrates professional development, accountability, and leadership in the performance of their professional nursing practice. Adheres to our Cornerstone standards and hospital mission and values at all times. - Reports to work when scheduled (Refer to Attendance policy). - Maintains a professional appearance that demonstrates a positive image (Refer to Professional Appearance Expectations policy). - Maintains patient confidentiality and acts in an ethical manner at all times. - Follows legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care. - Maintains competencies and continues development of professional/clinical knowledge base through continuing education. - Assists with staff orientation and professional development. - Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers. - Supports research and participates in quality improvement initiatives. - Administers medications according to established policies. - Complies with patient safety goals and programs. Critical Care Experience. BLS, ACLS, AHA Stroke Certification. Obtain PALS after hire if not previously obtained
Registered Nurse Team Leader PreOp/PACU As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence. Position Responsibilities · Assesses potential for compromised skin integrity, nutritional deficiencies, functional deficiencies, pain management history and changes in elimination patterns within the patient making environmental changes or referrals as necessary. · Modifies the interview techniques to adequately assess patients by identifying the physical, psychosocial and educational needs common to the age group. · Completes physical assessment including discharge planning and care plan within departmental guidelines/times frames. Assesses patient readiness to learn and provides ongoing patient education, documenting all interventions and outcomes using approved hospital forms. Involves patient/family in developing plan of care and accomplishing outcome goals. Consistently and actively participates with interdisciplinary team. · Prepares the pre-op holding area/PACU appropriately to receive a new admission/transfer, greeting the patient and family upon arrival and placing the appropriate monitoring equipment, applicable to specialty area and/or patient condition. · Evaluates, assesses and documents patient’s hemodynamic response to therapeutic intervention by accurate cardiovascular monitoring. · Evaluates, assesses and documents patient’s cardio-respiratory status including O2 saturation, and cardiac rhythm interpretation. Reports abnormal rhythm to physicians. · Competent in section, care of and discontinuation of catheters, tubes and/or drains (or assisting with the insertion). · Administers medication per physicians’ orders with zero errors, respecting patients’ rights and performing assessment, reassessment, assessing effectiveness and documentation according to hospital policy. · Responds to code blue in department, and initiates CPR. Demonstrates calm, professional manners during a crisis or emergency situation at all times within the patient care environment. · Initiates and maintains intravenous therapy as per hospital policy and infection control guidelines. Safety administers blood and blood products. · Adheres to and complies with all regulatory standards globally to profession and specific to unit, consistent with their scope of practice. · Conducts and documents initial vital signs and admission history, initiates an individualized plan of care, and prioritizes interventions based on patient needs. Ensures the physician is notified within 15 minutes of the patient’s arrival to the procedure area. · Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and plan of care. · Performs 24-hour chart check at the beginning of each procedure. · Performs preoperative and post operative care and instruction for each assigned surgical patient during shift. · Performs ostomy care to include irrigation, appliance usage and reinforcement of teaching. · Plans, presents and documents unit in-service as required. · Aggregates and analyzes PI and RISK initiatives. · Assists Director with scheduling and assures accuracy of daily schedule sheets. · Ensures problem resolution for any issues. · Conducts staff meetings in collaboration with unit director. · Fosters teamwork and builds mutual understanding, respect and confidence among personnel and between departments. · Is responsible for providing leadership and direction for staffing in accordance with the organization goals and objectives and meets changing needs in the area(s) of responsibility. · Collects and interprets data to monitor the department’s performance and improve processes; and when applicable evaluates the outcomes related to the use of clinical practices guidelines. · All other duties assigned. Qualifications · Active FL RN License · BLS Required · ACLS Required · CPAN preferred · Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred · Min. 3 years of experience in PreOp/PACU Benefits We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes: · Health benefits · Life insurance · Long-term disability coverage · Healthcare spending accounts · Retirement plan · Paid time off · Pet Insurance · Tuition reimbursement · Employee assistance program · Wellness program · Free Parking · On-site housing for select positions and more!
