Nurse Specialist, BPEI Nursing

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The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Specialist in Nursing Administration with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute located in Miami, Florida.

The Nurse Specialist assesses a healthcare facility's nursing practice and its impact on patient outcomes. Moreover, the incumbent directs clinical staff in delivering patient care programs and acts as a change agent, mentor, and leader. An employee in this position ensures that the clinical staff maintains an established competency level.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                          

• Performs medical tests in patients to diagnose their health condition.

• Interprets laboratory test results of patients.

• Recommends treatment plan for patients based on diagnosis.

• Counsels individuals and patients on positive health practices.

• Provides the latest cost-effective nursing practices.

• Collaborates with other team of experts to outline best treatment for patients.

• Performs holistic evaluation of specialty population, making use of enhanced proven techniques and procedures to achieve better results.

• Implements the improvement of patient care, and healthcare policies and resources.

• Mentors other healthcare professionals by functioning as a preceptor or coordinating preceptors for visiting professionals, students, new graduates, and orienteers.

• Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.

• 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: Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution.

Master’s degree preferred.

Certification and Licensing: Valid Florida RN license

Certification in relevant specialty or field: ACLS, PALS, BLS required.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of nursing experience. Experience in perioperative and ambulatory care in ophthalmology preferred.

Additional Department Specific Functions

The Nurse Specialist assesses a healthcare facility's nursing practice and its impact on patient outcomes. Moreover, the incumbent directs nursing staff in delivering patient care programs and acts as a change agent, mentor, and leader. The Nurse Specialist will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data to improve patient care outcomes, enhance operational efficiency, and support evidence-based decision-making. This position requires a combination of nursing expertise and proficiency in data management, analytics, and healthcare informatics.

Data Collection and Validation:

• Collaborate with healthcare providers to identify, collect, and validate clinical data from various sources, including electronic health records (EHR), patient charts, and other healthcare systems.

• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards and organizational protocols.

• Implement strategies to streamline data collection processes and minimize errors.

Data Analysis and Interpretation:

• Utilize analytical tools and software to analyze healthcare data and identify trends, patterns, and insights relevant to patient care, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.

• Interpret data findings and provide actionable recommendations to healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance clinical workflows.

• Work with the IT department to generate reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate key metrics and performance indicators to stakeholders.

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