Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Miami, FL
5x8 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

** Sign On Bonus $25,000 **
The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has an exciting full time opportunity for a Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty, for the OR, located in Miami, Florida.
The Registered Nurse 2 – Specialty (H) 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
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution
Certification and Licensing:
Florida Registered Nurse License
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
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.)
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
Department Specific Functions
Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and shows a fundamental understanding of its implications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for patient in the room.
Uses care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients
Consistently follows established standards, policies and procedures in providing nursing care.
Accepts responsibility for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel.
Accurately and promptly implements physician’s orders.
Administers medication and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly.
Supports and enforces infection-control/performance improvement policies and procedures.
Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, and other departments, and visitors.
Perform all other job-related duties assigned.