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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $31.25 - $49.50
Work Schedule
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Tuition remission
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Job Description
The University of Miami/UHealth is a renowned academic medical center and the only university-based health system in South Florida. It is widely recognized for delivering cutting-edge patient care, backed by groundbreaking research and comprehensive medical education at its Miller School of Medicine. Serving South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean, the University of Miami offers a diverse healthcare environment with physicians across more than 100 specialties and subspecialties, handling over one million patient encounters annually. The institution thrives on a culture of excellence in teaching, research, and clinical care, fostering a dynamic and innovative environment for its staff. The University... Show More
Job Requirements
- bachelor's degree in relevant field
- minimum 2 years of relevant experience
- valid State of Florida RN license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Job Qualifications
- bachelor's degree in relevant field
- minimum 2 years of relevant experience
- valid State of Florida RN license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands
- ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment
- skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications
- strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders
Job Duties
- 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
- supports Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within the High Priority Patient Program with intake of new patients, registration, confirming insurance coverage, medical record collection, and follow-up
- available onsite at various satellite locations to support new/follow-up patient visits and provide concierge support
- flags patients as appropriate for SCCC Friends & Family or Pap Corps
- reviews daily HPP report with APP and contacts patients in advance of their appointment to confirm logistics and assure insurance is authorized and/or referral information in their chart
- coordinates care for all patients flagged
- executes and completes orders placed by APPs and/or care team when needed
- maintains contact list of team members that support care coordination of HPPs
- discusses with APP cases for higher level clinical support as needed
- contacts established patients for follow-up
- refers to financial counselors, social work, or cancer supportive care when indicated and to reduce barriers to care
- collaborates with the International Department on out-of-country patients requiring care
- performs courtesy visits to patients at Sylvester, Tower, or UM satellites
- on-call during weekdays and weekends on a rotation basis
- troubleshoots insurance and financial concerns with the care team (CIV, utilization review, and CBO)
- participates in quality improvement projects/initiatives and team meetings
- attends community/donor events as requested
- supports the Patient and Family Advisory Committee when needed
- other duties as assigned that support the team in the care of cancer patients that is within the scope of the nursing role
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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