• Job Description

  Req#: R100089348

  Current Employees:

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  The University of Miami UHealth Hospital Emergency Department has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to work Per-diem.

  The Registered Nurse 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.

  • 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 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.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education:

  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

  • Certification and Licensing:

  Registered Nurse License
  Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

  Pediatrics Advance Life Support

  • Experience:

  Minimum 2 years of Emergency Registered Nurse experience

  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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

  Job Status:

  Part time

  Employee Type:

  Temporary-Intermittent

  Pay Grade:

  H13

• About the company

  The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida.

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