Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Hematology - Full Time

Core Job Functions

• 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.
• Maintains compliance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
• Makes appropriate referrals and facilitates staff, patient, and family decision making.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida APRN License or PA 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.

Department Of Hematology Specific Job Summary

The Hematology Advanced Practice Provider’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 Advanced Practice Provider at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine may practice in all or some of the following clinical settings in both inpatient and outpatient settings:

• 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

Department Of Hematology Specific Job Functions

Ambulatory Specific

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, 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 upon laboratory results, orders and interprets routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and postdischarge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• 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 are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the clients.
• Answers patient-related inquiries via all forms of telecommunication throughout the system (Telephone, Email, Secure Chat, In-basket messaging, 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 hematologic oncologic treatment.
• Assist with Peer-to-Peer authorizations and filling out medical forms for patients.
• Ensures that the clinic runs smoothly and efficiently, corresponding with referring physicians and patients to provide adequate coordinate of care to improve outcomes.
• Performs bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures with IT chemo, Omaya reservoir access, PICC line removals and skin biopsies if competency met.
• Acts as a preceptor for APP students, fellows and new APP staff as appropriate.

Inpatient Specific

• Interacts with admitting physician, hospitalist, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Prioritizes consults to present to attending physician and rounds with attending daily on patients as appropriate.
• Writes consult inpatient notes, discharge notes and dictates as appropriate.
• Rotates with colleagues performing Hematology consultations and inpatient care at UMH as per divisional needs.

Supervision Received

Hematology APP Supervisor/Director
Division Chief of Hematology
Collaborating Physician

Department Of Hematology Specific Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications (Essential Requirements):
• State License
• Board certification
• CITI certification or within three months of employment
• BLS
• ACLS
• Minimum of two years of Hematology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider
• OCN or AOCNP preferred.

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. 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