Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology?? - Per Diem

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Medicine, Medical Oncology has an exciting opportunity for a per diem Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients. The APRN also examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuing care.

Accountabilities:

I. Clinical

• 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.

II. Research

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

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master's degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

• Valid State of Florida APRN License
• Board certification
• CITI certification or within three months of employment
• CPR and ACLS
• OCN or AOCNP preferred or within two years of employment

Experience:

• Minimum of two years in Hematology/Oncology 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.

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