staff - Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology

University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Neurology Level II for a nursing job in Miami, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Neurology
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Staff

Registered Nurse 2

The University of Miami / UHealth department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Registered Nurse 2 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Registered Nurse 2 – Specialty, 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. The Registered Nurse 2 – Specialty, oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.

Core Responsibilities

Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care, and 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.

Department Specific Functions

Coordinate patient care in collaboration with medical providers (neurologist and nurse practitioners) and medical assistants

Triage calls and EMR in-basket messages and address all within a business day, establishing priorities and contacting medical provider as needed

Participate in the weekly ALS multidisciplinary clinic and follow up with patients to ensure patients compliance with treatment

Coordinate insurance pre-authorizations for patients’ medications, testing, equipment and treatment as needed

Always document and communicate actions through the EMR system to maintain continuity among the healthcare team

Educate patients and caregivers regarding ALS, MDA and other Neuromuscular diseases, potential symptoms and their pharmacologic / non-pharmacologic management options, injection training and side effect avoidance

Provide patients and caregivers information about local resources available, collaborating with other organizations such as MDA, ALSA, the ALS Recovery Fund, the CMT Association

If needed, prepare patients for examinations and treatments

Administer medications, perform diagnostic tests and treatments as needed

Comply with procedures, regulations, and rules in maintaining medical records, particularly HIPPA and University of Miami policies

Participate in advocacy activities such as walks, Annual ALS Symposium, GALA, Memorial Service and Support Groups

Participate in research activities as needed. Obtain and maintain CITI certification, HIPPA certification.

Assists new staff in the provision of care in order to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role.

Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments, including assisting with LP related treatments.

Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders.

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

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Florida Registered Nurse License

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) from AHA

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) from AHA

Minimum 2 years of nursing experience

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.)

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

University of Miami Job ID #R100089457.

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.

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