UHealth Transfer Center - RN 2 - UTower East

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 FUNCTIONS     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.   Position is for a Mid-Shift RN covering both Transfer Center and Bed Control (11am-11:30pm) - 3, 12 hour shifts/alternating weekends 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 of Science in nursing required Certification and Licensing: Registered Nurse License; 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.) Excellent patient experience skills 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 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