Registered Nurse; RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a nursing job in Doral, Florida.

• Specialty:
  PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

The University of Miami Health System at Doral has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Registered Nurse.

The University of Miami Health System has opened the second phase to our state-of-the-art facility in Downtown Doral that serves as a western hub for our distinguished regional network of ambulatory services. This 160,000 square foot expansion brings world-class academic medicine, cutting-edge technology, and innovative treatment options to the rapidly growing Doral community. UHealth at Doral has services through the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and the Desai Sethi Urology Institute, as well as specialties such as cardiology, endocrinology, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and more.

The expansion provides residents with innovative, specialized medical services in the heart of their community. UHealth at Doral has 8 operating rooms, 3 endoscopy procedure rooms, 33 cancer treatment bays, over 60 multidisciplinary exam rooms, and supporting ancillary services like imaging, lab, and respiratory therapy.

Sign-on Bonus:
Up to $25,000

Location:

Doral UHealth

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.

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.

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 available resources to assist in discharge planning.

Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.

Safely operates medical equipment. Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care in order to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role.

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

Core

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing. RNs hired with an Associates (ASN) degree have 2 years to complete the BSN degree.

Certification and Licensing:

Florida Registered Nurse License

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in PACU, ER or ICU.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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