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. The APP examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. The role supports appropriate illness and injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The APP may prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests, and advises patients about continuing care. The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Duties may vary based on departmental needs, and other consistent responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Valid State of Florida APRN or PA license.
Acute Care Certification required for APRNs.
BLS and ACLS.
Learning agility and ability to adapt to changing procedures, technologies, priorities, and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively 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 patient 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 that support patients in regaining or maintaining physiologic stability.
Provide care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
Facilitate patient transitions within and between health care settings, including admission, transfer, and discharge.
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.