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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.

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.

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