Registered Nurse - Specialty OR Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | Miami, FL

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Registered Nurse 2 for the OR in Miami, Florida.

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 JOB FUNCTIONS
*** 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.
** 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
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* Education:

** Bachelor of Science in nursing required CNOR preferred
** Certification and Licensing:
** Registered Nurse License and Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) from American Heart Association, ACLS, PALS
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* 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.

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