Level I Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology
Soffer Clinical Research Center
Miami, FL
5x8 hrs, Days
Sign-On Bonus

The Department of Neurology/Neuromuscular division has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Registered Nurse 1 to work onsite on the UHealth campus. The Registered Nurse 1 - 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.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• Utilizes 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.

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
• 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.
• Valid Florida Registered Nurse License, ACLS, BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

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

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

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.

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.