Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Medicine, Hematology - Full Time

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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 OF HEMATOLOGY SPECIFIC JOB SUMMARY

The Hematology Advanced Practice Provider’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 Advanced Practice Provider at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine may practice in all or some of the following clinical settings in both inpatient and outpatient settings:

• University of Miami Hospital- 1400 NW 12 Ave, Miami, Florida 33136

• University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Sylvester Cancer Center-1475 NW 12th Ave. Miami, Florida 33136

DEPARTMENT OF HEMATOLOGY SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Hematology Advanced Practice Provider includes, but are not limited to:

Accountabilities:

I. Clinical (Both Ambulatory and Inpatient)

• 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 medications and blood products based upon laboratory results, orders and interprets routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and postdischarge care in accordance with written practice protocols.

• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.

• Assesses and follows consult patients when required and independently of physician when needed.

• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests and intervenes accordingly.

• Advises collaborating ph