Registered Nurse 2 - Mohs - Full Time

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse works as a part of a team to provide quality care to designated patients. The RN works within the scope of practice within the Florida Board of Nursing Practice Act.

• Perform patient interview and obtain vital signs.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transferring patients within the facility.
• Administer medication and therapies within the scope of safe nursing practice following nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform skilled nursing procedures within the scope of safe nursing practice following nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Arrange for tests and procedures.
• Document appropriate information in a timely manner according to nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform daily checks in each unit covered by the team to ensure all equipment to be used for the safety of patients and personnel.
• Monitor availability of supplies and order replacement of necessary items to assure efficient operation.
• Respond and assist team members and other personnel in any patient emergency situations.
• Coordinate patient’s necessary preparations for certain procedures to others (charge nurses, unit nurses, nurse liaisons, ARNPs, technologists, and physicians).
• Orient new staff.
• Identify needs of new staff regulars, as well as supplemental staff.
• Provide support and guidance as needed.
• Create a comfortable environment for staff, physicians, and other health care personnel.
• Be knowledgeable in and effective in carrying out the policies of the unit and hospital daily.
• Support improvement performance activities and participate in both unit and hospital activities.
• Report daily to Clinic Nurse Supervisor unit concerns/issues.

• Consistently maintain complete confidentiality of all medical, financial, employee, computer and other sensitive materials, in compliance with HIPAA regulations and/or protecting privacy of others.
• Attend meetings as needed.
• Act as a role model and maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Develop and maintain clinical competency.
• Demonstrate professional independence in the practice of nursing.
• Consult internal experts when appropriate.
• Maintain documentation of continuing education requirements.
• Maintain CPR provider card.
• Attend all mandatory in‑services as directed.
• Participate in professional organizations.
• Seek and accept training to learn new skills and maintain current competencies.
• Maintain Personnel Development Record as per policy.
• Maintain professional certifications/licensure in active status.
• Practice within the guidelines set forth by the Florida Board of Nursing.
• Meet customers’ expectations by listening and demonstrating sensitivity and awareness of others.
• Follow through to ensure that established expectations are satisfied and keep customers informed of progress.
• Work effectively and cooperatively in groups/teams to ensure quality patient care.
• Communicate effectively with directors and/or managers and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain regular, predictable and dependable attendance.
• Demonstrate dependability/reliability by promptly reporting to work when scheduled.
• Comply with UM, hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Serve as mentor and role model.
• Perform charge nurse duties as appropriate.
• Inject local anesthesia under MD supervision.
• Dressing changes as needed per order.
• Cauterize bleeding vessels under MD supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinic Nurse Supervisor.

• Current/valid Florida nursing license.
• Graduate from an accredited RN school.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of one year RN experience, preferably in a hospital setting (recent licensed graduates considered).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent English verbal/written skills.
• Moderate to advanced computer literacy and skills.
• Tact, diplomacy and ability to work with individuals at all levels of hospital and medical staff organization.
• Multi‑tasking and communication skills.

A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff

Pay Grade: H12

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on categories protected by Federal law.