Registered Nurse - Urology Oncology Clinic

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The University of Miami/UHealth  has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Register Nurse in our Miami Desai Sethi Urology Institute. The UHealth System at the University of Miami Desai Sethi Urology Institute provides expert diagnosis and novel treatment options for urologic conditions.

           

The Registered Nurse 1 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.

Core Job Description:                                                                                       

• 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 and 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. Operates the appropriate medical equipment.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

• RN must be initiative-taking, willing to work as a member of a treatment team and interested in managing a variety of nursing responsibilities. RN provides firsthand, direct patient care and care coordination while working hand in hand with the foremost clinical experts in the treatment Urological conditions.

• RNs are responsible for providing care in both the surgical and medical ambulatory and oncology space along with supporting pre- and post-op care, urologic procedures, symptom management, and care coordination for our urologic patients. RNs help with patient triage and are expected to have effective communication skills to assist with phone calls and provide patient education on treatment and care plans.

• Supporting the Urology Oncology physicians

• Developing and managing care plans.

• Educating patient, caregivers, and family members.

• Administering medications and treatments, then monitoring patients for side effects and reactions.

• Maintaining patient records.

• Assisting with surgeries, procedures, exams, biopsies, and tests.

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.

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:

• Florida Registered Nurse License

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy provider card preferred, or within 3 months of hire 

Experience:

• One year of relevant nursing experience preferred. Urological background strongly preferred but not required.

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

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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:

H11