Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - UPAC/Preop - UTower

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The University of Miami Health System is hiring an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse for the UPAC/Preoperative department at the UTower location. The APRN examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals, providing care related to illness and injury, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The role may include prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic tests, and advising patients about continuing care. The position performs age-appropriate physical examinations and health histories, orders and interprets tests, prescribes treatment, monitors interventions, and helps patients transition between health care settings. The APRN also collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and supports staff, patients, and families through education and shared decision-making.

Requirements

Master's degree in a relevant field.
Valid State of Florida APRN license.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
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 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 to help patients regain or maintain 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.