Registered Nurse Per-Diem -Outpatient Clinics -Research - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting Per Diem
Registered Nurse - Research opportunity in Miami, Florida.
The Registered Nurse - Per Diem 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. This role
oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.

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.

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 Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution ACEN or CCNE.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing

Valid State of Florida RN license required
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required

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

Part time

Employee Type

Temporary-Intermittent