staff - Level I Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown

University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Stepdown Level I for a nursing job in Miami, Florida. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Cardiac Stepdown Discipline : RN Duration : Ongoing 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours Employment Type : Staff Registered Nurse 1 - Cardiothoracic Stepdown CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 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's degree in relevant field required Experience : No previous experience required Certification and Licensing : Valid State of Florida RN license required Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Learning Agility : Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Teamwork : Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency : Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication : Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. University of Miami Job ID R100090595. About University of Miami The 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