Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (U) - SICU - Night Shift - Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (U) (APRN) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients and examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. The APRN ensures appropriate illness and injury care and supports disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The role may include prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic tests, as well as advising patients about continuing care. This is a full-time staff position in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), working the night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition remission.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Valid State of Florida APRN license.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Ability to exercise sound judgment when making critical decisions.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively.
Effective oral and written 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 according to patients’ age-specific needs.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
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.