Advanced Practice Provider (U) - Critical Care - Full Time - Morning Shift

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Medicine: Critical Care is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider to examine and treat patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. The role supports illness and injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The provider may prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests, and advises patients about continuing care. The listed responsibilities describe the general nature of the role and may vary with departmental needs or be expanded as necessary.

Requirements

Master's degree in a relevant field.
Valid State of Florida APRN or PA license.
Acute Care Certification for APRNs.
BLS and ACLS.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to collaborate with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Two years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories.
Independently perform age-appropriate histories and physical examinations.
Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests based on patients’ age-specific needs.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
Implement interventions to help patients regain or maintain physiologic stability.
Assist with providing care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
Facilitate patient transitions within and between health care settings, including admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and make appropriate referrals.
Support staff, patient, and family decision-making by providing educational tools.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.