APRN-Internal Medicine

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida • Aventura, FL

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About The Position

Mount Sinai Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse for its Internal Medicine department. The APRN functions within the nursing specialty, provides consultation on nursing practice and patient outcomes, and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care. The role includes completing comprehensive histories and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests in collaboration with physicians, and documenting assessments and treatment plans according to unit policies and standards. The APRN also supports patient and family education, care planning, referrals, resource coordination, staff competency assessment, safety, infection prevention, and departmental performance improvement.

Requirements

• Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license.
• ACLS certification.
• CPR certification.
• Master of Science in Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as an APRN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation on nursing practice and assigned patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians to order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Review admission data within established time frames and determine suitability of the level of care using hospital criteria.
• Procure services and advocate for patients, families, and the hospital in obtaining scarce resources throughout the continuum of care.
• Provide patient and family education on admission as indicated.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment-planning conferences and guide the team during patient care conferences.
• Apply advanced knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and nursing care for patients on the unit.
• Interview patients and complete a comprehensive medical history and physical examination within 24 hours of admission.
• Document patient history, physical examination, assessment, and treatment plan according to unit policy and standards.
• Initiate referrals and collaborate with medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate patient care management.
• Respond calmly, competently, and professionally to complex situations.
• Initiate or assist with medical emergency activities on the unit.
• Assist the Unit Director in assessing, evaluating, and documenting nursing staff competency, and provide input regarding staff clinical performance.
• Manage the care environment by assessing fall and other risks, ensuring unit safety, reporting deficiencies to the Nurse Director, and coordinating the therapeutic milieu.
• Identify improvement areas and actively participate in the department's performance improvement program.
• Provide ongoing feedback to the Nurse Director about concerns, improvements, and changes.
• Promote infection surveillance, prevention, and control by using and teaching hygienic practices.
• Attend and actively participate in departmental meetings and in-service programs, offering suggestions and input.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions

What This Job Offers

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