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Medicine, Geriatrics

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 

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. 

Develops and carries out a comprehensive medical treatment plan addressing biological, psychological, and sociocultural domains.  

Performs physical assessment of patients in a logical and respectful manner.  

Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.  

Gathers essential and accurate information through the review of pertinent records and interviews with the patient, family members, caregivers, and other health professionals.  

Reports to the responsible physician and complies with policy co-sig.  

Reports hazardous or unsafe conditions, equipment malfunction, and supply instrumentation inadequacies to appropriate personnel.  

Reports all Quality Assurance (QA) incidences, including mediation errors, to responsible physician using department guidelines.  

Assumes responsibility for increasing knowledge and expertise by attending continuing educational offerings.  

Makes informed decisions about interventions based on patient information and preference, up-to-date scientific evidence in the field, and clinical judgment.  

Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations. 

 Outpatient clinical ambulatory setting at multiple satellites in Dade and Broward County. 

Work in collaboration with the APPs and ancillary support. 

Examines patients, obtain medical histories, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests.  

Counsels patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive health care. 

Makes referrals to specialists for further testing, diagnosis or treatment.  

Participates in the training and in service programs as the Chief or Medical Director indicates.  

Obtains and maintains active hospital practice. 

Will participate in a 24-hour coverage program including after-hours phone calls and hospital coverage, evenly distributed among all physicians.  

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. 

Relates to the community and other local professionals as a representative of our UHealth facilities.  

Ensure compliance with contract terms, policies and procedures, etc. 

Maintain accurate documentation of all services rendered in patient chart.  

Maintain organized, clean, efficient and confidential work area. 

Maintain records, prepare reports, and conduct correspondence related to the work.  

Support staff in assigned project-based work. 

Performs other reasonable and proper duties as assigned by Executive Director.  

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets 

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.

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 Nursing 

Certification and Licensing: 

Valid State of Florida APRN License from accredited school. 

CPR/ BLS certification required 

Experience:   

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

Prior experience in providing Geriatric care in an outpatient Primary Care setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:  

Flexible, yet organized, with the ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.   

 Maintains confidentiality.  

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, promote teamwork, promote positive human relations, and organize with strong management/leadership skills.  

Ability to work in collaboration with managers, employees of all levels, including physicians.   

Team Player 

Adhere to organizational Policies and Procedures. 

Provide excellent customer service. 

Maintain customer service standards and quality to both internal and external customers. 

Maintain a positive attitude. 

Accept responsibility and accountability for actions. 

Assist and cooperate with administration and supervisors. 

Participate in performance improvement activities. 

Attend all meetings as required. 

Keep the work area and surrounding areas in a clean and organized manner. 

Maintain proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the practice operates in an efficient and cost-effective manner. 

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

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