Registered Nurse (2)

Full-time Registered Nurse 2 position in the Department of Neurology, Miami, FL.

About the role

Delivers patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner using evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific patient care. Oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.
• Uses 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.
• Safely operates medical equipment.
• Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment and a direct patient care role.
• Provides concise and constructive feedback when needed.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Reviews referral cases and facilitates timely coordination for new patients requiring procedures, ensuring appropriate clinical prioritization based on test results.
• Performs pre-visit clinical review of new patients to ensure all required diagnostic testing is completed or appropriately ordered; coordinates directly with providers to support clinical readiness, particularly for patients traveling long distances.
• Conducts patient follow-up calls, including clinical assessments, no-show outreach, and care continuity checks, serving as a liaison between patients and providers.
• Coordinates comprehensive pre- and post-visit care, including interpretation of provider plans, reinforcement of care instructions (AVS), and ensuring completion of ordered tests and procedures.
• Manages patient communications through UChart, addressing clinical inquiries, triaging concerns, and escalating appropriately.
• Provides clinical guidance to patients and families, including education, referral coordination, and navigation through complex care pathways.
• Evaluates clinical workflows and contributes to operational improvement initiatives, making recommendations to leadership based on data and patient care outcomes.
• Proactively reviews provider schedules to ensure clinical readiness, including availability of records, labs, and imaging.
• Coordinates patient care across visits, ensuring completion of diagnostic testing and readiness for follow-up appointments.
• Triages urgent patient requests, including expedited appointment needs, using clinical judgment to prioritize care appropriately.
• Provides patient assessment, triage, and education, ensuring safe and effective management of clinical conditions within scope of practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Valid State of Florida RN license required.
• Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance.
• Tuition remission.