Advanced Practice Registered Nurse @ University of Miami

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Human Genetics

Full Time

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (H) (APRN) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients. The APRN also examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuing care.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Is a medical care provider to primarily newborn screen genetic patients (infants and sometimes their siblings and parents, if needed) using independent discretion and judgment

Is as a medical care provider to patients with other genetic or metabolic disorders using independent discretion and judgment

Covers for other departmental nurse practitioners and/or clinical fellow(s) when they are out on leave (vacation, sick time, etc)

Supervise other members of the NBS team, as directed by NBS Medical Director

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates newborn screening (NBS) cases

Initial clinical evaluation of infants with positive NBS – This may be done in the clinic, emergency department, or inpatient hospital setting, depending on the diagnosis

Coordinates the follow-up of abnormal newborn screens

Collects any necessary information to complete the FL DOH case file

Shares at-home call for consults and NBS some nights and weekends – as needed and directed by Program Director and Clinical Chief

Performs sample collection (including blood draws, urine bags, buccal swabs, and skin biopsy) in clinic for newborns and older patients, as needed

Evaluates and diagnoses new patients referred to UM/JMH Genetics

Provides long-term follow-up to diagnosed patients at JMH/UM Genetics clinics (including satellite clinics)

Manages clinical care for NBS/metabolic patients admitted to the hospital

Provide cross-coverage for the Metabolic and JMH APRN as needed

Annual or Q2 year review of NBS Diagnostic Work-Up algorithms and Emergency Letters with updated management recommendations

Performs and documents complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories.

Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for patients.

Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.

Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities

Implements interventions to support the patient to regain ormaintain physiologic stability.

Assists with the provision of care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.

Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.

Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.

Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.

Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master’s degree inNursing

Certification and Licensing:

Valid State of Florida APRN License

BLS
Genetics Education Program for Nurses (195.9 nursing contact hours)

Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner

Must be credentialed to see adults and children

Fluent Spanish or Creole speakers are preferred

Experience:

Minimum 2years of relevant experience
Experience in Genetics is preferred,

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

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 both oral and written form.

Additional Requirements:

Demonstrate quality of work including accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness of work produced.

Consistently exhibit professional demeanor and appearance with internal and external customers through verbal and non-verbal customer-focused communication.

Maintain flexibility in a changing work environment.

Nurture a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.

Comply with licensure/certification and registration requirements.

Attend educational events and seminars yearly (such as NAMA, SIMD, SERGG, ACMGG).

Participate in research and submission of research for posters or publication.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H15