RN Jobs in Allapattah, FL

Nurse Specialist – Ambulatory Triage

University of Miami Health System Miami, FL

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 . The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurological Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a remote full time Nurse Specialist - Ambulatory Triage. The Nurse Specialist assesses a healthcare facility's nursing practice and its impact on patient outcomes. Moreover, the incumbent provides direction to nursing staff in the delivery of patient care programs in an outpatient clinical setting, and acts as a change agent, mentor, and leader. An employee in this position ensures nursing staff sustain an established level of competency. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Performs medical tests in patients to diagnose their health condition. Interprets laboratory test results of patients. Recommends treatment plan for patients based on diagnosis. Counsels individuals and patients on positive health practices. Provides the latest cost-effective nursing practices. Collaborates with other team of experts to outline best treatment for patients. Performs holistic evaluation of specialty population, making use of enhanced proven techniques and procedures to achieve better results. Implements the improvement of patient care, and healthcare policies and resources. Mentors other healthcare professionals by functioning as a preceptor or coordinating preceptors for visiting professionals, students, new graduates, and orienteers. Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Department Specific Functions Provides specialized outpatient nursing support to patients with complex cranial and spinal conditions and diagnosis’s by triaging, symptom assessment, care coordination, 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 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’s degree in relevant field Valid Florida RN license Certification in relevant specialty or field Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office) #ED-LI1 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

Registered Nurse Licensed (RN) in Miami 33186

The Lakes Home Care Miami, FL

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Home Health team. to assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. The Registered Nurse (RN) demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services. Responsibilities Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition. Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses. Document the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions. Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard. Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions. Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including establishing priorities. Other Registered Nurse (RN) duties as assigned. Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) License for the state in which the nurse practices. Current Health Certificate (per facility Registered Nurse (RN) contract or state regulation). Current PPD or Chest X-Ray. Current BLS card. One year prior Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred. The Lakes Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible work hours where you create your own schedule You can expect a 1 patient: 1 nurse ratio, tailored scheduling, and an ideal drive time when you work with The Lakes Home Care . Most importantly, you can expect a rewarding, memorable career when working in a home environment and caring for medically-fragile patients in your community.