Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (H) - Hematology, Sickle Cell - Full Time

About the Role

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Hematology, Sickle Cell has an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients, examining and treating them independently and in autonomous collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The APP ensures proper illness and injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, and may prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories.
• 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.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Facilitates staff, patient, and family decision-making by providing educational tools.
• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
• Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Writes prescriptions for medications and blood products based on laboratory results.
• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests and intervenes accordingly.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
• Answers patient-related inquiries via all forms of telecommunication.
• Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
• Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician’s evaluation.
• Provides symptom management for side effects related to hematologic oncologic treatment.
• Assists with Peer-to-Peer authorizations and filling out medical forms for patients.
• Performs bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures with IT chemo, Omaya reservoir access, PICC line removals, and skin biopsies if competency is met.
• Acts as a preceptor for APP students, fellows, and new APP staff.
• Facilitates clinical research protocols and coordinates patient care with research staff.
• Reviews clinical trial options with patients and families.
• Evaluates research subjects’ appropriateness for study inclusion/enrollment.
• Monitors, reviews study-related labs and imaging, and provides ongoing follow-up.
• Reports SAEs and AEs to designated research staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Valid State of Florida APRN License or PA License.
• Board certification.
• CITI certification or within three months of employment.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Minimum of two years of Hematology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• OCN or AOCNP preferred.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

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

Locations: University of Miami Hospital - 1400 NW 12 Ave, Miami, Florida 33136 | University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Sylvester Cancer Center - 1475 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida 33136