Registered Nurse 2 - ICU Specialty, Full Time
Listed on 2026-08-09
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
Registered Nurse 2 – Specialty (H)
The Registered Nurse 2 – Specialty (H) 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 incumbent oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.
Work Location:
Sylvester Cancer Center
1. Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care, and reports symptoms and changes in patients' condition and vital signs.
2. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses, conditions and physician orders.
3. Reviews, evaluates, and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient's condition.
4. Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
5. Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
6. Considers patient age and culture during patient treatments and provides any needed information regarding treatment plan.
7. Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
8. Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice.
9. Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders.
10. 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).
11. Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning.
12. Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
13. 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.
14. 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.
Minimum QualificationsEducation:
- 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.
Certification and Licensing:
- Valid Florida Registered Nurse License, ACLS, BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years recent Critical Care Nursing (ICU) experience preferred
- Recent experience in administering chemotherapy and biotherapy agents preferred
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Moderate computer literacy and skills
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
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