Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology - Full Time

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) position within the Department of Medicine: Medical Oncology at the University of Miami/UHealth. This role involves examining and treating patients independently and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, focusing on illness and injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

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.

Accountabilities

Clinical

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients through interviews, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment and collaborates with a physician to formulate treatment plans and follow-up.
• Writes prescriptions for medication and blood products based on laboratory results, diagnostic 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.
• Assesses and follows consult patients independently when needed.
• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests and intervenes accordingly.
• Advises collaborating physician of appropriate information regarding patient care and reports actions provided to patients.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of 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 to ensure 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.
• Assists with Peer to Peer authorizations and filling out medical forms for patients.
• Ensures the office runs smoothly and efficiently, and corresponds with referring physicians and patients to provide quality care.
• Performs 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 the triage nurse regarding patients who need to be added to OCC clinic for symptom management, evaluation, and treatment.

Research

• Obtains CITI certification within three months of employment.
• Facilitates clinical research protocols and coordinates patient care with research staff.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in a relevant field required.
• Certification and Licensing:
  • Valid State of Florida APRN license required.
  • CITI certification or within three months of employment.
  • CPR and ACLS certification required.
• Experience: Minimum of two years in Hematology/Oncology.
• Preferred Qualifications: OCN or AOCNP certification preferred or within two years of employment.

Skills

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Benefits

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

About the Organization

UHealth-University of Miami Health System is South Florida's only university-based health system, providing leading-edge patient care powered by groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we 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.

Job Status: Full-time
Employee Type: Staff