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On-Site
nMiami, FL
nFull time
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nThe 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.
nCORE JOB FUNCTIONS
nnnPerforms and documents complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories.
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nnFunctions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for patients.
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nnOrders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.
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nnPrescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
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nnImplements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability.
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nnAssists with the provision of care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
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nnMonitors the effectiveness of interventions.
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nnFacilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
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nnCollaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
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nnFacilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.
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nnAdheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets
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n nThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
nCORE QUALIFICATIONS
nEducation:
nMaster’s degree in relevant field.
nCertification and Licensing:
nGraduate from an accredited School of Nursing, valid Florida APRN License, ACLS, BLS, CITI certification or must acquire within three months of employment.
nExperience:
nMinimum 2 years in Hematology/Oncology experience.
nKnowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
nnnAbility to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
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nnSkill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
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nnAbility to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
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nnAbility to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
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nnAbility to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
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n nDepartment Specific Functions
nThe Myeloma Institute, part of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center–University of Miami, South Florida’s only NCI-designated cancer center, has an exciting opportunity for a Research Advance Practice Registered Nurse, to work in sunny Miami UHealth Campuses. The SCCC Myeloma Institute is rapidly expanding its myeloma clinical trials portfolios under the direction of multiple world-renowned myeloma experts, clinical trialists, and physician scientists.
nnnAssesses 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.
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nnWrites 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.
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nnRequests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
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nnAssess and follow consult patients when required and independently of physician when needed.
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nnInterprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests and intervenes accordingly.
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nnAdvises collaborating physician of appropriate information regarding patient care and reports to the physician the actions provided to the patients.
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nnEvaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
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nnInitiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the clients.
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nnAnswers patient-related inquiries via telephone, Uchart In-basket , etc.
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nnAssists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
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nnConducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for patients.
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nnPerforms patient triage and determines the urgency of physician’s evaluation.
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nnProvides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
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nnResponds to medical and oncologic emergencies in CTU/clinics
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nnAssist with Peer-to-Peer authorizations and filling out medical forms for patients.
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nnEnsure that office runs smoothly and efficiently and correspond with referring physicians and patients to provide good care for patients.
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nnPerform bone marrow biopsies and other procedures as needed.
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nnRotates with colleagues taking weekend and holiday call from CTU and Sylvester patients.
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nnRotates with colleagues performing Hematology/Oncology consultations and inpatient care at UMH on a two-week basis and as per divisional needs
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nnCommunicates daily with triage nurse regarding patients who need to be added to NP clinic for symptom management, evaluation, and treatment.
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nnFacilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.
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nnAdheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
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nnEnsure compliance with clinical study protocols by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit
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nnFacilitate accrual of potential patients for clinical trial studies
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nnParticipate in selection of clinical trial patients by documenting medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements
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nnAdminister investigational medications and perform patient assessments during clinic visits to determine presence of adverse events; notifies attending of findings/issues
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nnDocument medical data in patient chart to capture protocol requirements
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nnCoordinate patient care activities for standard of care patients along with patient care activities for patients enrolled in clinical trials for Multiple Myeloma
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nnServe as primary liaison between patients and study team
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nnEducate patients and families regarding multiple myeloma, treatment, and clinical trials in general
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nnDirect nursing care, patient and study assessments, education, and patient support.
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nnCollaborate closely with members of the clinical research team across the institution to manage protocol patients and coordinate care
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nnReports pertinent clinical findings and results to appropriate managing staff.
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nnEnsures compliance with institutional and government guidelines, regulations, and requirements.
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nnThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary
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n nThe University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
nUHealth-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.
nThe University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
nJob Status:
nFull time
nEmployee Type:
nStaff
nThe 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.
nThe 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.
nThe 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.
nBascom 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.
nThe 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.
nWith 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.
nThe University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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