Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (U) - SICU - Night Shift - Full Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide medical care during the night shift in the SICU. You will examine, diagnose, treat, and coordinate care for a diverse patient population, with opportunities to prescribe medications and order tests as appropriate.

The role emphasizes autonomous practice in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, adherence to regulations, and ongoing patient education to ensure seamless transitions and optimal

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field.
• Valid State of Florida APRN License.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Attention to detail in completing assignments.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete physical examinations and health histories.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests relevant to patient needs.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments as appropriate.
• Support patient stability and recovery through interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and refer when needed.
• Educate patients to support ongoing care.
• Facilitate patient transitions between care settings.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Judgment under pressure

Organization & prioritization

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Department: SICU

Shift: Night 7:00 PM -7:00 AM

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (U) (APRN) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients. The APRN (U) is 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.

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.

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 QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Master's degree in relevant field
• Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida APRN 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.

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