Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic Stepdown - Full Time

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Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . 1. Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care. 2. Reports symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs. 3. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions, and physician orders. 4. Reviews, evaluates, and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient’s condition. 5. Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. Utilizes available resources to assist in discharge planning. 10. Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed. 11. Adapts to changing work demands and environment. 12. Operates the appropriate medical equipment. 13. 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 QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Certification and Licensing: Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Core_Registered Nurse 1 – Specialty (U) Experience: No previous experience Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: • 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. • Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. • Commitment to the University’s core values. 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: Full time Employee Type: Staff