CTU Nurse Specialist - Full Time

Current Employees:If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet .CORE JOB SUMMARYThe Nurse Specialist assesses a healthcare facility's nursing practice and its impact on patient outcomes. Moreover, the incumbent provides direction to nursing staff in the delivery of patient care programs, and acts as a change agent, mentor, and leader. An employee in this position ensures nursing staff sustain an established level of competency.CORE JOB FUNCTIONSPerforms medical tests in patients to diagnose their health condition. Interprets laboratory test results of patients.Recommends treatment plan for patients based on diagnosis.Counsels individuals and patients on positive health practices.Provides the latest cost-effective nursing practices.Collaborates with other team of experts to outline best treatment for patients. Performs holistic evaluation of specialty population, making use of enhanced proven techniques and procedures to achieve better results.Implements the improvement of patient care, and healthcare policies and resources.Mentors other healthcare professionals by functioning as a preceptor or coordinating preceptors for visiting professionals, students, new graduates, and orienteers.Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.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 QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Bachelor’s DegreeCertification and Licensing:Registered Nurse Licensing (RN)Experience:Minimum 3 years of relevant work experienceKnowledge, Skills and Attitudes:Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationshipsAbility to communicate effectively in both oral and written formSkill in collecting, organizing and analyzing dataProficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)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 timeEmployee Type:Staff #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Miami