Registered Nurse II - Peds ID

Classification Title:

Registered Nurse II

Job Description:

• Clinic Care Coordination: Assists the clinician in delivering patient care including
  taking vital signs, preparing immunizations, Dressing changes, pulse oximetry
  and respiratory treatments and other required procedures. Accurately and
  efficiently documents findings, plans and interventions in the medical record.
  Evaluates the effectiveness of care and documents subsequent changes to plan
  or follow up on medical record.
• Plan of Care: Assesses individual physical, psychosocial and developmental
  needs of patients. Preprocesses and post processes the patient chart for each
  clinic visit. Establishes or reviews plan of care and modifies as needed based on
  assessment. Implements the established plan of care competently and
  consistently. Demonstrates advanced clinical and technical skills and can
  accurately assess and intervene when deviations from expected outcomes occur.
• Provides Patient and Family Education: Identifies specific education needs for
  patients/families. Accesses and utilizes appropriate teaching tools and
  techniques to facilitate patient/family education. Utilizes appropriate style and
  level of communication. Evaluates and documents effectiveness of teaching plan.
• Documentation: Responsible for documenting contacts, chart notes and other
  required data in medical record and the pertinent information systems used by
  UF CARES including Immunization Databases, Provide Case Management CMS,
  Specialty SNAQ Reports, Epic and other systems as required.
• Monitors the quality of practice within HIV infected/exposed patient population by
  participating in continuous quality improvement program.
• Participates as a member of the healthcare team and acts as liaison between
  patients, families and the clinical team to ensure quality customer service. Acts
  as a resource person for peers and inpatient staff and demonstrates clinical
  expertise for specific population. Attends pertinent educational activities and
  reviews current literature relevant to clinical area of expertise.
• Under Universal Precautions performs phlebotomy, HIV testing and other
  assigned labs as necessary.
• Recognizes the need for referral to other sub specialists, other agencies for
  providers and facilitates the process. Coordinates with outside pharmacies,
  patient hospital discharge planning and specialists as necessary for patient care.
• Assures continuity of care by collaborating with other health care providers,
  community agencies and other institutions. Participates in multi-disciplinary
  staffing, discharge staffing, family conferences, etc.
• Participates in relevant nursing and specialty organizations.
• Attends and participates in research, department and hospital-wide meetings.
  Some minimum travel between clinics.

 

Expected Salary:

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program and one year of professional nursing experience. Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HIV Experience preferred.
• Outpatient clinical experience preferred.
• Able to perform phlebotomy.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

This is a time-limited position.  Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Level II Background required.

To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.

University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville:   Visit this link to watch the video.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

The University of Florida is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Health Assessment Required: Yes