Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Medicine: Medical Oncology - Full Time

University of Miami • Doral, FL

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About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients, examining and treating 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.

In the Hematology/Oncology setting at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant supports quality care through consultation, collaboration, continuing education, certification, and evaluation. The position may serve in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings at UMHC/Sylvester or University of Miami Hospital. Responsibilities include clinical assessment and treatment planning in collaboration with physicians, medication and blood product prescriptions under written protocols, interpretation of tests, symptom management, triage, patient and family support, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and participation in clinical research protocols. The role also includes procedures such as bone marrow biopsies as needed, inpatient and consultation coverage, and rotating weekend and holiday call.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Valid State of Florida APRN License.
• CITI certification, or obtain it within three months of employment.
• CPR certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Minimum of two years of Hematology/Oncology experience.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in 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.

Nice To Haves

• OCN or AOCNP certification, or obtain it within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories.
• Conduct age-appropriate patient histories and physical examinations independently.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests based on patients’ age-specific needs.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments and implement interventions to restore or maintain physiologic stability.
• Provide care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations and monitor intervention effectiveness.
• Facilitate patient transitions between health care settings, including admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and make appropriate referrals.
• Provide educational tools to support staff, patient, and family decision making.
• Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, examinations, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognize deviations from normal findings and collaborate with physicians on treatment plans and follow-up.
• Write prescriptions for medications and blood products based on laboratory results, and order routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Request written consultations from physicians and other health care professionals to support appropriate, quality patient care.
• Assess and follow consult patients when required, independently of a physician when needed.
• Interpret and evaluate study and test findings and intervene accordingly.
• Communicate relevant patient-care information and actions to the collaborating physician.
• Evaluate care quality and recommend improvements.
• Initiate actions to implement therapeutic plans consistent with patients’ ongoing health care needs.
• Respond to patient inquiries by telephone, Uchart In-basket, and other channels.
• Assist with family dynamics and coping during acute and chronic phases of care.
• Conduct or participate in multidisciplinary rounds and ensure appropriate, quality patient care.
• Triage patients and determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
• Manage symptoms and side effects related to oncologic treatment.
• Respond to medical and oncologic emergencies in CTU and clinics.
• Assist with peer-to-peer authorizations and complete medical forms for patients.
• Help ensure office operations run smoothly and communicate with referring physicians and patients.
• Perform bone marrow biopsies and other procedures as needed.
• Rotate with colleagues for weekend and holiday call for Sylvester patients.
• Rotate with colleagues for Hematology/Oncology consultations and inpatient care at UMH on a two-week basis and as divisional needs require.
• Communicate daily with the triage nurse regarding patients needing to be added to OCC clinic for symptom management, evaluation, and treatment.
• Facilitate clinical research protocols and coordinate patient care with research staff.
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Tuition remission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level