Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Medicine Medical Oncology - Full Time at University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Physical Examination, Diagnostic Tests, Medication Prescription, Patient Education, Collaboration, Clinical Research, Symptom Management, Triage, Oncology, Hematology, Communication, Decision Making, Attention to Detail, Judgment, Organizational Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. CORE JOB SUMMARY The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients. The APRN also examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuing care. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Performs and documents complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories. Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for patients. Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs. Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability. Assists with the provision of care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations. Monitors the effectiveness of interventions. Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals. Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools. 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: Master’s degree in relevant field Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida APRN License Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Department Specific Functions Job Summary (Purpose and Function): The Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant’s role at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is to ensure quality of care through consultation, collaboration, continuing education, certification, and evaluation. The Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine may practice in all or some of the following clinical settings: UMHC/Sylvester or University of Miami Hospital in both the Inpatient and outpatient settings. The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Accountabilities: Clinical Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up. Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols. Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care. Assess and follow consult patients when required and independently of physician when needed. Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests and intervenes accordingly. Advises collaborating physician of appropriate information regarding patient care and reports to the physician the actions provided to the patients. Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement. Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the clients. Answers patient-related inquiries via telephone, Uchart In-basket , etc. Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care. Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for patients. Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician’s evaluation. Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment. Responds to medical and oncologic emergencies in CTU/clinics Assist with Peer to Peer authorizations and filling out medical forms for patients. Ensure that office runs smoothly and efficiently and correspond with referring physicians and patients to provide good care for patients. Perform bone marrow biopsies and other procedures as needed. Rotates with colleagues taking weekend and holiday call from Sylvester patients. Rotates with colleagues performing Hematology/Oncology consultations and inpatient care at UMH on a two week basis and as per divisional needs Communicates daily with triage nurse regarding patients who need to be added to OCC clinic for symptom management, evaluation, and treatment. II.Research CITI certification within three months of employment Facilitates clinical research protocols and coordinates patient care with research staff. 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. Supervision Received: Collaborating Physician, Division manager, Advanced practice director Minimum Qualifications (Essential Requirements): State License Board certification CITI certification or within three months of employment CPR ACLS Minimum of two years in Hematology/Oncology experience OCN or AOCNP preferred or within two years of employment 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. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: H15 The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. Transforming lives With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients, examining and treating them independently and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include performing physical examinations, prescribing treatments, and facilitating patient transitions within healthcare settings.