Registered Nurse 2 - Oncology Specialty, Full Time

Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty

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 incumbent oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.

Core

Responsibilities Include:

• Assessing assigned patients and evaluating plans to include documentation of nursing care, and reports symptoms and changes in patients' condition and vital signs.
• Modifying patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses, conditions and physician orders.
• Reviewing, evaluating, and reporting diagnostic tests to assess patient's condition.
• Consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Preparing patients for, and assisting with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Considering patient age and culture during patient treatments and providing any needed information regarding treatment plan.
• Nurturing a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
• Performing appropriate patient tests and safely administering medications within the scope of practice.
• Administering and maintaining accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders.
• Communicating 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).
• Using available resources to assist in discharge planning.
• Planning, prioritizing, and adjusting assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
• Safely operating medical equipment.
• Serving as a preceptor and assisting new staff in the provision of care to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role.
• Adhering to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguarding University assets.

Core

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  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 of nursing experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
  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 skills, 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.

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