GYN Pediatric RN 1

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department OBGYN has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Registered Nurse 1  to work in Miami, FL. The Registered Nurse 1 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 JOB 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.

• 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. Operates the appropriate medical equipment.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Assist in management of patient referrals to the practice-ensuring records are available at the time of new patient encounters, especially outside imaging.

• Assist patients with education on medications, including medication dosing, mechanism of action, common side effects, and obtaining refills.

• Assist with provider/patient communications, including ensuring patients have UCHART portal access.

• Assisting with outgoing referrals for hematology, physical therapy, and other sites.

• Assist with medication administration in clinic, procedures, post-procedure instructions and care.

• Float to all Pediatric Gynecology clinic locations(DSMC, KMC and JMH West Medical Pavillion.)

• Work with Dr. Simms-Cendan to improve the patient handouts and other information given to patients.

• Additional support depending on grant funding: Oncofertility referrals.

• Assist the physician in out-patient practices. Act as chaperone for examinations and procedures.

• Performing clinical tasks in outpatient setting such as taking patient vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respirations, performing venipunctures, finger-sticks, medication administration.

• Reports any unusual findings to clinic provider.

• Assists in minor procedures

• Recording patients’ medical history, pharmacy information and completes pertinent screening questions in patient medical record.

• Assists in pre-procedure, post procedure, and/or relevant health teaching for patients and families

• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication

• Inventory and order medical, lab and office supplies equipment.

• Clean and wrap medical instruments and autoclave, for sterilization.

• Ensure site compliance with infection control policies, logs and quality assurance initiatives.

• Works collaboratively with clinical team, clerical staff and providers within the practice/clinic setting to provide quality patientcare.

• Follow up on UChart in-basket pool and results messages,

• Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.

• Adheres to University and unit-level Policies & Procedures and safeguards University’s assets.

• Pend lab order requests.

• Pend prescription refills.

• Process authorizations for medications

• Performs nursing duties as assigned.

• 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

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

• Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

• 1 year of Nursing experience

• 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.)

• Excellent patient experience skill

• 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

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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.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H11