Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (H) - Medical Oncology - Full Time

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

Core Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in relevant field
• Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida APRN License BLS and ACLS CITI certification or within three months of employment
• Experience: Minimum Of Two Years In Hematology/Oncology

Department Specific Functions

• The Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant’s role at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is to ensure quality of care through consultation, collaboration, continuing education, certification, and evaluation.
• The Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine may practice in all or some of the following clinical settings: UMHC/Sylvester or University of Miami Hospital in both the Inpatient and outpatient settings.

Accountabilities

• I. Clinical
  • Accesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
    • Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment.
  • Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
  • Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
  • Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
  • Assess and follow consult patients when required and independently of physician when needed.
  • Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests and intervenes accordingly.
  • Advises collaborating physician of appropriate information regarding patient care and reports to the physician the actions provided to the patients.
  • Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
  • Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that ae consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the clients.
  • Answers patient-related inquiries via telephone, Uchart In-basket , etc.
  • Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
  • Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for patients.
  • Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician’s evaluation.
  • Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
  • Responds to medical and oncologic emergencies in CTU/clinics.
  • Aid in Peer to Peer authorizations and filling out medical forms for patients.
  • Ensures that office runs smoothly and efficiently and correspond with referring physicians and patients to provide good care for patients.
  • Perform bone marrow biopsies and other procedures as needed.
  • Rotates with colleagues taking weekend and holiday call from Sylvester patients.
  • Rotates with colleagues performing Hematology/Oncology consultations and inpatient care at UMH on a two week basis and as per divisional needs.
  • Communicates daily with triage nurse regarding patients who need to be added to OCC clinic for symptom management, evaluation, and treatment.
• II. Research
  • CITI certification within three months of employment
  • Facilitates clinical research protocols and coordinates patient care with research staff.

Supervision Received

• Collaborating Physician
• Division manager
• Advanced practice director

Pay

Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Schedule

Full time Employee Type: Staff