Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Care
Company: University of Miami
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN)
Ambulatory Care for a nursing job in Miami, Florida.Job Description
& Requirements
- Specialty: Ambulatory Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: PermanentThe Bone Marrow Transplant Ambulatory
Clinic has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse 2 (RN 2).
The RN 2: Performs screening focusing on the physical and
psychosocial health status of the patient in an ongoing timely and
systematic manner. Obtains baseline information utilized for the
development of individualized patient plan of care. Provides direct
and indirect patient and family care to assess needs.
Facilitates/patient/family education with interdisciplinary team
involvement. Monitors patient's progress against plan of care until
discharge from designated patient care area. Collaborates with
interdisciplinary team members to identify potential barriers and
variances to the plan of care Coordinates the plan of care with
patients, family and interdisciplinary team. Ensures the plan of
care is accessible to the patient and family to assist them in
understanding goals of care and movement toward these goals. Plans
discharge and teaching needs as applicable. Promotes development of
clinical practice based on research and evidence. Assists
leadership team with maintenance of initial and ongoing unit-based
clinical competencies Ensures that each clinic is well prepared
consisting of all medical records (print and electronic) are up to
date with all pertinent tests received and ready to be reviewed by
providers prior to the clinic. Ensures that physicians' orders are
carried out such as the ordering of laboratory tests, CT Scans,
MRIs, etc. Ensures that all tests have been performed and received
for the physician to review the findings. Develops a system that
elevates any abnormal results (non-critical values) to the nurse
who in turn will contact the physician accordingly Ensures that
patients receive appropriate medical pre-op medical clearances
Renders direct patient care by performing follow-up visits that do
not require direct physician involvement as per physician orders
and within the scope of RN licensure Renders direct patient care by
assisting providers with patient care services. Acts as a liaison
between patients, caregivers and community resources. Educates
interdisciplinary team, patient/family on plan of care. Documents
concise, accurate and legible according to nursing policies and
procedures and nursing standards. Provides patient/family teaching
using available resources and tools. Acts as consultant to clinical
staff in assisting with unfamiliar procedures/treatments. Utilizes
process of performance improvement. Ensures and assists physicians
with adequate patient care pre-operative processes Provides
patients and families with adequate education about surgical
procedures and post-operative processes Reviews labs and outside
reports and slides and discuss them with the physicians Coordinates
post-op procedures including home health care, social services,
Promotes patient safety. Communicates changes in plan of care to
the patient/family and the health care team members in a timely
manner. Demonstrates creativity and innovation in approach to
complex problem solving. Leads crisis management. Delegates certain
aspects of care to qualified personnel. Demonstrates the skills and
judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing
intervention and procedures as necessary for the care of the
patient Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used medications:
action, dose, and side effects. Observes five Rights for
administering medications: right patient, right drug, right dose,
right method, and right time Administers medication as per hospital
policyThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to
be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or
responsibilities as necessary.Minimum Qualifications: Education:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor's degree
(BSN) preferred. RNs hired with an Associates (ASN) degree have 2
years to complete the BSN degree.Certification and Licensing: Valid
Florida Registered Nurse License, BLS certification
requiredExperience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
Ambulatory experience preferredThe 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.Patient safety is a top priority. As a result,
during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April),
the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all
employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a
location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is
provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have
an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement
will result in rescinding or termination of employment.University
of Miami Job ID #R100053812. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts
and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation).About University of
MiamiThe University of Miami is considered among the top tier
institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic
excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At
the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to
support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching,
research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity,
Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork
(DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone
contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are
one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to
more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- 403b retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Continuing Education
- Sign-On bonus
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