Registered Nurse 2- Specialty

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The department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Registered Nurse 2 to work at UHealth Boca Raton. The Registered Nurse, to work at the MS Center in our Boca Raton location, will be under the general direction of the Medical Director of the Infusion Center and the supervision of the Neurology/MS Nurse Supervisor. The nurse will be responsible for providing care both in the infusion center and medical ambulatory clinic, including skilled nursing care to assigned patients; assess and plans, implements and evaluates total patient care and coordinates patient and family teachings. Ensures all aspects of performance are in compliance with internal policies and procedures and with all federal, state, and mandated rules; ensures high quality customer service and provides a safe environment when rendering care. Assures compliance with all clinical safety standards, promotes professional practice models that encourage staff collaboration, committee participation, and organizational involvement. professional staff behaviors that facilitate positive relationships among colleagues, physicians, administration, and other University personnel.

• The RN will be initiative-taking, willing to work as a member of a treatment team and interested in managing a variety of nursing responsibilities both in the infusion center and medical ambulatory clinic which will include providing direct patient care and care coordination while working with the Clinical Experts at the MS Center. Actively supports the MS Center physicians and nurse practitioners. Following infusion protocols, administer standard chemotherapy, biotherapy agents, and non-chemotherapy medications. Examples include Tysabri, rituximab, IVIg, solumedrol, attachment for more details. Infusion activities will include but are not limited to

• Complete and maintain required trainings to document competencies

• Complete source documents (e.g. TOUCH)

• Review pre-infusion labs and alerting prescriber of abnormal results to obtain clearance prior to each infusion

• Obtain and record vitals in UChart

• Establish IV access for infusions

• Mixing and prepare medications prior to administration and pre-medicate per protocol

• Report to providers any new symptoms or side effects, manage infusion side effects as per protocols

• Maintain medication log, daily refrigerator temperature as required for quality assurance, medication and supply inventory

• Assist in securing medications, care coordination, and scheduling appointments as needed

• Supports patients and their families during infusion therapy. Works to educate patients and their families about their treatment and protocol requirements. Utilizes independent learning methods to become knowledgeable about new protocols and protocol changes. Ambulatory Clinic activities include but are not limited to

• Educate patients and families about disease process, treatment options, potential side effects

• Maintain medical records up-to-date/complete all documentation in a timely manner in accordance with policies and as required

• Responsible for the Boca MS Center in-basket (e.g. triaging messages to providers, answering calls or mychart emails, etc...)

• Assist in securing patient medications and scheduling as needed

• Communicates with physicians, nurse practitioners, and supervisor as needed by phone, emails or in person for problems concerning patient’s needs, resolution to those needs, and any changes in the patients condition and reaction to treatment

• Attend staff meetings and other meetings such as patient care planning conferences as needed Performs related duties as assigned

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

• Bachelor of Science in nursing required

• Florida Registered Nurse License

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) from AHA

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) from AHA

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in infusions (e.g. Chemotherapy or Biologics), Emergency or Critical Care Nursing.

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

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.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H13