Registered Nurse 2 Care Coordinator - Chrons & Colitis - Full Time

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The GI nurse care coordinator is a clinically trained health professional with strong background in GI who will improve care coordination within the UHealth GI department and streamline clinical workflow by working in collaboration with our GI providers and other GI or hospital departments. By working closely with our GI providers and becoming the primary contact for patients, family members, physicians in the community, the GI nurse care coordinator can improve the responsiveness and efficiency of our service line, allowing our providers to see more patients in the clinic and significantly reduce the wait time for patients needing to see a GI provider. By facilitating the patient movement through the system, patients can experience a seamless entry from the clinic to the procedures and other diagnostic services which can help elevate the patient experience. With the GI nurse liaison triaging the inboxes, GI providers are assured their patients are getting timely response and attention, allowing them more time to spend with patients. The GI nurse care coordinator will help deliver care that supports the mission of the GI service line to become the community’s first choice when it comes to their digestive health issues and propel UHealth to become a state-of-the-art academic medical center that aims to transform patient care through innovative research.

Up to $25,000 Sign On Bonus

Work Location: UHealth Tower

• 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.

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:

Registered Nurse License; BLS,ACLS, ONS/ONCC

Experience:

Two years of experience preferred

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.

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.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H13