Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - UPAC/Preop - UTower

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The University of Miami has an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the UPAC/Preoperative department at the UTower location. The APRN examines and treats 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 APRN may prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests, and advises patients about continuing care. The position performs age-appropriate assessments, develops and monitors interventions, and supports patients as they move within and between health care settings. It collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and provides educational tools to patients, families, and staff. Duties may vary according to departmental needs, and additional consistent responsibilities may be assigned. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. UHealth is a university-based health system serving South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with patient care supported by research and medical education.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Valid State of Florida APRN license.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Two years of experience.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform and document complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories.
Independently perform age-appropriate histories and physical examinations for patients.
Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
Implement interventions to help patients regain or maintain physiologic stability.
Provide care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
Facilitate patients’ 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.