Registered Nurse 2- Epilepsy

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Registered Nurse 2

The University of Miami/UHealth Department Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Registered Nurse 2 to work in the UHealth Medical Campus in Miami FL. The Registered Nurse 2 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 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. 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 patients 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 best practices for transition of patient care.

• 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.

• Adapts to changing work demands and environment. 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. Provides concise and constructive feedback when needed.

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

Department Specific Functions

• Reviews referral cases and facilitates timely coordination for new patients requiring procedures ensuring appropriate clinical prioritization based on test results.

• Performs pre-visit clinical review of new patients to ensure all required diagnostic testing is completed or appropriately ordered; coordinates directly with providers to support clinical readiness particularly for patients traveling long distances.

• Conducts patient follow-up calls including clinical assessments no-show outreach and care continuity checks serving as a liaison between patients and providers.

• Coordinates comprehensive pre- and post-visit care including interpretation of provider plans reinforcement of care instructions (AVS) and ensuring completion of ordered tests and procedures.

• Manages patient communications through UChart addressing clinical inquiries triaging concerns and escalating appropriately.

• Provides clinical guidance to patients and families including education referral coordination and navigation through complex care pathways.

• Evaluates clinical workflows and contributes to operational improvement initiatives making recommendations to leadership based on data and patient care outcomes.

• Proactively reviews provider schedules to ensure clinical readiness including availability of records labs and imaging.

• Coordinates patient care across visits ensuring completion of diagnostic testing and readiness for follow-up appointments.

• Triages urgent patient requests including expedited appointment needs using clinical judgment to prioritize care appropriately.

• Provides patient assessment triage and education ensuring safe and effective management of clinical conditions within scope of practice.

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

• Bachelors degree in relevant field required

• Valid State of Florida RN license required

• Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required. Epilepsy experience highly preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures technologies and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software technology and relevant computer applications. - Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System South Floridas only university-based health system provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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