University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Admission Level I for a nursing job in Miami, Florida.

• Specialty: Admission
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

The ADT is responsible for performing the daily tasks involved in the admission, transfer, and discharge process of patients within the inpatient units. The ADT Nurse will be the patient’s primary point of contact for scheduling appointments, follow-ups, diagnostic testing and following the patient 30 days post discharge and decrease readmissions and return to the emergency department. The ADT Nurse will coordinate all aspects of the patient's discharge process, and education along with the multidisciplinary team. The ADT Nurse is the most important link between the patient and an exceptional outcome.
Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving model; utilizing their knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs at time of admission, transfer, and discharge.
Reviews all orders on new admission, transfers, and discharges.
Communicates patients changes and condition with the assigned team members as indicated
Communicates with patient/family within 24 to 72 hours (about 3 days) of admission.
Communicates daily with the interdisciplinary team after rounds.
Collaborates with Primary RN, case managers/social services during the patient's stay, Assumes a proactive role in coordinating interdisciplinary discharge planning for a specific patient population and facilitates outpatient resources that the patient may need in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Works with NP (Nurse Practitioner) and other Providers throughout the stay to ensure patient will be ready for discharge by 12 noon.
Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families.
Utilizes appropriate resources to assist in meeting those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes
Assists patient/family to maximize sense of control and actively participate in his/her recovery.
Supports the patient discharge process in terms of medication reconciliation and finalizing discharge orders completes the discharge summary, provides patient/family` education, and documents discharge teaching.
Validates patient/family education and comprehension prior to discharge.
Facilitates all follow-up appointments and ensures ordered tests/procedures are scheduled prior to patients discharge.
Communicates with patient/family 24 hours post discharge and documents encounter in UChart (telephone encounter) Conducts patient follow up at the following intervals (7, 14 and 30 days) post discharge and as needed.
Documents encounter in UChart (telephone encounter) Is a liaison between medical/surgical team for patients/family post discharge.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on the assigned unit.
Serves as a direct care provider, as appropriate, to ensure positive outcomes.
Maintains a safe and clean environment that promotes safety of patients/family throughout all environments of care.
Complies with regulatory standards including National Patient Safety Goals. Demonstrates creativity and innovation in approach to complex problem solving.
Minimum Qualifications (Essential Requirements):
Graduate from a nationally accredited school of nursing
Bachelor’s degree required. MSN preferred
Current/valid Florida nursing license
BLS/ACLS Provider card required
Three years recent nursing experience required
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Proven track record of building relationships with physicians, direct reports and key staff

University of Miami Job ID #R​1​0​0​0​8​4​6​4​8.

The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

• Holiday Pay
• 403b retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Continuing Education