Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Per Diem (H) - Jackson West Critical Care Medicine

University of Miami; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Anesthesiology at Jackson West seeks per diem Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners with acute care certification & Physician Assistants) to work in Critical Medicine. APPs examine and treat patients independently and in collaboration with the health care team, prescribing medications and ordering tests as needed.

Core qualifications include a Master’s degree, Florida APRN/PA license, Acute Care Certification for NPs, ACLS/BLS, and at

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Valid Florida APRN/PA license.
• Acute Care Certification required for NPs.
• ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Two years of inpatient experience required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents complete physical examinations and health histories.
• Assesses patients independently and with the care team.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests appropriate to patient age/needs.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Supports patient stability and recovery with interventions.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and makes referrals as needed.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Acute Care

Inpatient Experience

APRN/PA License

Education

Master's degree

Florida APRN/PA license

ACLS

BLS

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Anesthesiology at Jackson West has exciting opportunities for per diem Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners with acute care certification & Physician Assistants) to work in Critical Medicine. The APP 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.

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Master's degree in relevant field required.
• Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida APRN/PA license required.
• Acute Care Certification required for NPs.
• ACLS, BLS.
• Experience: Two years of inpatient experience required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

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: Part time.

Employee Type: Temporary-Intermittent.