Registered Nurse 2 Gastroenterology Specialty Per Diem

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The GI Pre-Procedure Registered Nurse 1-Per Diem 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 collaborating with physicians and multi-disciplinary professional staffs and providing physical and psychological support for patients and their friends and families.

Work Location : UHealth Tower

Job Description

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 and 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.

Operates the appropriate medical equipment.

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

Requires excellent customer service skills with patients employees and the public.

The GI Pre-procedure nurse must be able to respond to both written and oral correspondence regarding scheduling changes/cancellations in a timely accurate manner.

Individual must be organized and be able to manage demanding workload with accuracy.

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Bachelors 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 of 1-year medical surgical experience is required.

Previous medical or hospital office experience is preferred.

Previous ambulatory surgery or endoscopy experience is preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures

Excellent computer skills.

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.

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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