University of Miami Health System (UHealth)

Rafael Pérez 
RN 2 years experience 
Im interesting in this position 

PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

UHealth Tower

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center/UMHC

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Culture

Compensation

Work Environment

Med Surg

Clinic

OR Circulate

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute serves as the Department of Ophthalmology for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life by improving sight, preventing blindness, and advancing ophthalmic knowledge through compassionate patient care and innovative research. 

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The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for an Registered Nurse 2, Specialty, in the OR with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.

The Registered Nurse 2 – Specialty, 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 Registered Nurse 2 – Specialty, 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)

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

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami Florida University of Miami Job ID #R100076576.

The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Surgical Technician 1 with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.

The Surgical Technician 1 assists the surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying a sterile set-up for operations and passing items to doctors and nurses. The incumbent also assists in preparing and moving patients and in cleaning the operating room areas

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                           

Secures and prepares all supplies required for surgical intervention.  

Ensures the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in the operating room. 

Performs instrument counts prior to each procedure.  

Prepares patient skin for surgical treatment.  

Positions and re-positions patient during surgery.  

Helps monitor patient during surgery.  

Provides supportive care during the pre-operative phase.  

Performs scrub functions.  

Collects and labels specimens taken during surgical procedures.  

Follows all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.  

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:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field (CST Certification)

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Commitment to the University’s core values.

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Department Specific Functions

Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.

Dons surgical attire and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.

Performs the surgical scrub and dons gown and gloves.

Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.

Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulating nurse.

Assists the team members in gowning and gloving.

Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.

Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.

Secures tubing, cords, and other sterile accessories.

Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure.

Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during the procedure.

Maintains a neat and organized sterile field.

Labels medications and solutions on the surgical field according the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG).

Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.

Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.

Sponges or suctions the operative site.

Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.

Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.

Performs additional counts as necessary, during relief, prior to closing, and final, according to the surgical counts policy.

Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.

Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.

Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.

Returns instruments to the workroom for decontamination and returns unused supplies and instruments to their designated areas.

Assists other member of the team with the sanitation/cleaning of the room.

Assists in prepping the operating room for the next patient.

Prepares the surgical suite, ensuring environmental safety for the patient and personnel.

Participates in the stocking of sub sterile rooms and picks up the supplies for cases as needed. 

Additional duties assisting in circulating:

Assists in transferring patient to and from the operating room table.

Assists with positioning the patient, using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury.

Completes the patient skin prep prior to draping by the surgical team.

Helps transport the patient to the post-anesthesia care unit as needed.

Maintains complete confidentiality of all medical, financial, and employee information, and other sensitive materials.

Adheres to the UHealth and Departmental policies, procedures, and safeguards University assets.

Demonstrates orientation towards service excellence by conducting daily activities, communications, and interactions in a cooperative, positive, and professional manner.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami Florida University of Miami Job ID #R100074096.

Location: McKnight Vision Research Center

The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Coordinator 1 with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.

The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 serves as an entry level clinical research professional that has a basic foundation in clinical research through assigned responsibilities in data management or implementing clinical research protocols. This role exhibits increased learned skills and flexibility in performing duties and assumes responsibility for simple clinical research protocols and timelines.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS    

Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols. Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol.

Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation.

Performs moderate to complex research tests/ experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision.

Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment, problem solves when operational failures occur.

Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants.

Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study.

Identifies, reports, and helps problem solve protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences.

Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.

Knows the contents and maintenance of study-specific clinical research regulatory binders.

Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.

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’s degree in relevant field

Experience: 

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Commitment to the University’s core values.

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami Florida University of Miami Job ID #R100076463.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

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