Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Endocrinology Medicine

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The University of Miami Department of Medicine, Endocrinology has as an exciting opportunity for an  Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). The incumbent 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.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                                                       

• 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 or maintain 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 in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Valid State of Florida APRN License

Experience:  

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

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.
• undefinedDEPARTMENT ADDENDUM Department Specific Functions Assess, diagnosis and treat patients with diseases of the endocrine system with specialized focus on thyroid disorders and thyroid cancer. Develops expertise in the management of thyroid cancer, including initial evaluation, post-treatment surveillance, thyroid hormone management and long-term follow-up care. Provides independent outpatient clinical care for patients with thyroid cancer and other endocrine disorders, in collaboration with treating physician as appropriate. Obtains comprehensive medical history, performs physical examinations, and develops, implements and evaluates individualized treatment plans. Orders, reviews and interprets appropriate laboratory tests, imaging studies and diagnostic procedures in accordance with established clinical guidelines and practice protocols. Prescribes and manages medications in accordance with established practice protocols. Coordinates patient care with Endocrine Surgery, ENT, Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, Pathology, Oncology and other specialties involved in thyroid cancer management. Assist treating physician with clinical and administrative responsibilities, including patient care coordination, referral management and follow-up of outstanding clinical tasks. Supports physician in managing Epic In Basket messages, reviewing laboratory and imaging results, addressing patient inquiries, processing prescription requests and facilitating timely clinical follow-up.  Initiates and facilitates clinical research protocols and coordinates patient care with research staff.  Perform all responsibilities within the APP’s authorized scope of practice and in accordance with University of Miami policies and established clinical protocols.

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

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff