APRN Inpatient, Pre-Anesthesia Testing, Jackson Main, Per Diem, Days

Jackson Health • Miami, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The APRN Inpatient provides primary, acute, and specialty healthcare services autonomously and in partnership with other healthcare professionals, in accordance with state and federal regulations. Services include managing patients’ overall care; prescribing medications and treatments; ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions; performing invasive procedures; and counseling and educating patients on health promotion and prevention. Duties may vary according to the specialty and unit.

This position is in Pre-Anesthesia Testing at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. It is a per diem, day-shift role. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires a master’s degree in Nursing, a valid Florida Advanced Practice RN license, specialty-area APRN board certification, and required life-support certifications.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Valid Florida Advanced Practice RN license; the posting specifies an Acute Care license in the title area.
• Valid APRN board certification in the specialty area.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, with at least six months of validity upon hire, maintained throughout employment; additional applicable healthcare-provider life-support certification is required.
• Maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures required by regulatory requirements or specialty nursing standards.
• Generally, 5 to 7 years of related experience; units at BHH require 1 year of experience.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and exercise sound, independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
• Ability to understand, respect, and accommodate patients’ preferences and needs related to individual beliefs, customs, and practices.
• Ability to clearly, accurately, and effectively provide information to doctors, nurses, patients, and family members.
• Compassion, patience, and a nonjudgmental approach toward patients, families, employees, and customers.
• Clinical knowledge, skill, and ability to complete all required unit competencies accurately and fully.

Responsibilities

• Use clinical judgment to conduct health assessments, make differential diagnoses, and prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Plan and implement care through independent action, health counseling, and collaboration with other members of the health team.
• Provide clinical oversight and consult on health center policies and procedures for delivering on-site health services.
• Promote health, prevent illness and injury, and manage acute and chronic health problems in the on-site setting.
• Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and physician instructions.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and healthcare needs.
• Record physical findings and formulate a plan and prognosis based on the patient’s condition.
• Provide written home-going instructions and refer patients to appropriate community resources for follow-up.
• Collaborate with other specialties and healthcare professionals to support interdisciplinary management, continuity of care, and comprehensive patient care plans for inpatients and outpatients.
• Prescribe or recommend medications and other treatments, including physical therapy, inhalation therapy, and related therapeutic procedures.
• Refer patients to physicians or specialized health resources for consultation or treatment.
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records.
• Educate and coach nursing staff on best nursing practices.
• Review nursing literature and suggest changes or improvements to patient care standards.
• Integrate current professional issues, healthcare trends, and technological advances into practice.
• Follow and perform unit-specific policies and procedures, as detailed in the unit competency checklist.
• Use job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
• Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior