Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Cardiology - Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

7d•Onsite

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 APRN is responsible for the continuous development and ongoing clinical judgment of patients in the UHealth System while carrying out the mission, goals, and objectives of University of Miami Hospital and focusing on patients, physicians, and employees as customers. The role includes providing age-appropriate assessments and care, monitoring intervention effectiveness, supporting transitions between health care settings, and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members. The APRN also facilitates decision-making by staff, patients, and families through educational tools, follows University and unit-level policies and procedures, safeguards University assets, and participates in Cardiology Grand Rounds. Duties may be expanded as necessary.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
FNP or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Valid State of Florida APRN License.
BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience.
Minimum 2–3 years of APRN experience in Cardiac Medicine.
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 in a collaborative environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Nice To Haves

Acute care nursing experience in a Cardiac Telemetry unit.

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 based on patients’ age-specific needs.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
Implement interventions to help patients regain or maintain physiologic stability and monitor the effectiveness of those interventions.
Provide care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
Apply knowledge of registry core measures and quality metrics.
Facilitate patient transitions within and between health care settings, including admission, transfer, and discharge.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate and timely referrals.
Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision-making by providing educational tools.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Participate in Cardiology Grand Rounds.