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APP

Full Time

GI-Doral

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant is responsible for assessing physical and psychosocial status of patients in an outpatient clinic setting by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. Assist physicians in performing medical procedures, up to and including blood drawing, vital signs and nursing assessments, history and physical. The APRN will independently General GI and Hepatology patients in UHealth DORAL clinics 8 half days a week.  This position is M-F, and requires 8 half days in outpatient ambulatory clinics.  The APRN is required to take CITI certification in order to participate as provider in our Clinical Research Studies.  The APRN will be involved in interpretation and dissemination of results to patients for fibroscans performed by the lab.  THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT UHEALTH DORAL opening September 2024.  If hired prior to this, APP much come to medical campus close to Downtown Miami until Doral Opens. 

Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.  

Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.  

Initiates and facilitates clinical research protocols and coordinates patient care with research staff.  

Obtains complete medical history independent of supervision by the physician.  

See patients in followup in between infusions and post procedure as necessary 

Initiate and Maintain infusion orders for non-chemo infusions as per protocol 

Read and assess fibroscan studies provide interpretation 

Orders appropriate laboratory tests according to practice guidelines.  

Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care that is appropriate for the patient and family.  

Actively participates in quality assurance programs and peer review activities. 

Responsible for providing assistance to physicians in the care and treatment of patients.  

Provides medical support to staff, triaging and implementing care in a knowledgeable and skillful manner, as evidenced by team feedback and documentation in medical records.  

Administers nursing assessments to include performing examinations, giving injections and assessing a patient's health status.  

Assess severity of patient's condition, determining and directing patients to appropriate medical providers.  

Provide peer-to-peer reviews with insurance carriers in support of patients medications 

Consents patients for GI procedures, and places orders for procedures and preps 

Maintain EMR inbox and close encounters in a timely fashion according to UMMG guidelines. 

Respond to patient inquiries and requests, and communicate results to patients in coordination with our back office Nurses, Medical Assistants and Secretaries. 

Provides in basket message coverage for Providers who depart the practice. 

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/PA License 

Experience:   

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience 

Previous experience in GI or Hepatology practice as RN or APRN 

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. 

Ensuring compliance with local, state and federal health regulations.  

Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques  

Performs in tactful and professional manner. 

CITI Certification for Clinical Research Study participation 

Previous experience with EPIC EMR software, or demonstrated ability to manage patients in EMR 

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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.

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