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Perioperative 101 Opportunity

We are currently looking to hire Registered Nurses to work full-time, preferably with a minimum of one year Nursing experience or equivalent in an acute care hospital setting, to be part of our award-winning team starting March 2025.

Our Perioperative team will be utilizing the Perioperative 101 core curriculum course, developed by the (AORN); Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, one of the largest nursing organizations in the world, to teach this class. The course is nationally recognized as the “gold standard” in preparing Registered Nurses to the surgical theater. This curriculum delivers standardized evidence-based education embracing AORN‟s Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices.

UHealth's operating suites have specialty teams in all services including: Cardiac–Thoracic-Vascular, Multispecialty Robotics, General Surgery, Colorectal, ENT/Head & Neck, Urology, GYN/GYO, Orthopedics,  and Neurosurgery. We are looking for high-energy, motivated nurses who want to be part of a dynamic, innovative, academic environment.

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 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 best practices for transition of patient care.

Utilizes 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.

Minimum Qualifications:        

Education:

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:

Valid Florida Registered Nurse License, BLS/ACLS certification required

Experience Preferred:

One year of Acute Care Nursing experience

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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