(F/T) Registered Nurse 2-UMHC - SCCC - Comprehensive Pain Center
University of Miami

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The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

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The UMHC - SCCC - Comprehensive Pain Center has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse 2 (RN 2). The RN 2:

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  Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the Pain Management department/patient care services as specific to the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
  
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  Demonstrates knowledge of basic information pertaining to all Pain Management procedures and exams.
  
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  Assists physician with all procedures.
  
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  Communicates relevant findings to Physicians.
  
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  Coordinate special needs/requirements as it relates to specific procedures (anesthesia, etc).
  
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  Consult with Physician for the necessity of pre-medication.
  
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  Ensures that all necessary pre-procedure lab values and when necessary EKG, CXR, and medical clearance requirements.
  
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  Provides pre-procedure information to patients 24 hours prior to scheduled procedure
  
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  Provides pre and post Pain Management procedure teachings.
  
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  Facilitates continuity of care-by organizing, conducting and participating in patient care conferences.
  
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  Assists and expedites the transfer of patients to and from the Pain Management Area.
  
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  Ensures that all appropriate documentation has been completed prior to procedure such as: Consent, Modified History and Physical, ASA scores.
  
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  Performs assessments and reassessments focusing on the physical and psychosocial health status of the patient in an ongoing timely and systematic manner.
  
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  Obtains baseline information utilized for the development of individualized patient plan of care.
  
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  Provides direct and indirect patient and family care to assess needs.
  
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  Facilitates/patient/family education with interdisciplinary team involvement.
  
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  Monitors patient's progress against plan of care until discharge from designated patient care area.
  
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  Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to identify potential barriers and variances to the plan of care.
  
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  Documents in UM Care program intra-procedure assessment of patient condition.
  

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

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  Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor's degree (BSN) preferred. RNs hired with an Associates (ASN) degree have 2 years to complete the BSN degree.
  

Certification and Licensing:

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  Valid Florida Registered Nurse License, BLS and ACLS certifications required
  

Experience:

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  3 years recent Pain Management nursing experience preferred
  
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  Recent experience in administering moderate sedation
  

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 Florida's 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. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
n7

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