Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology, Inpatient

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. Job Summary (Purpose and Function): The Hematology Nurse Practitioner’s role at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is to ensure quality of care through consultation, collaboration, continuing education, certification and evaluation. The Hematology APP at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine may practice in all or some of the following clinical settings: University of Miami Hospital- 1400 NW 12 Ave, Miami, Florida 33136 University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Sylvester Cancer Center-1475 NW 12th Ave. Miami, Florida 33136 The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Accountabilities: I. Clinical A. Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of Hematology clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. B. Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up. C. Writes/recommends 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. D. Requests/recommends written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care. E. Assess and follow consult patients independent of physician when needed. F. Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests and intervenes/recommends accordingly. G. Advises collaborating physician of appropriate information regarding patient care and reports to the physician the actions provided/recommended to the patients. H. Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement. I. Facilitates the appropriate actions and/or implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the clients. J. Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care. K. Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for patients. L. Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician’s evaluation. M. Provides symptom management for side effects related to hematology oncologic treatment. N. Rotates with colleagues working weekends and holidays. O. Interacts with admitting physician, hospitalist and other multidisciplinary teams. P. Prioritizes consults to present to attending physician and rounds with attending daily on patients as appropriate. Q. Writes consult/Inpatient note, discharge note and dictates as appropriate. R. Performs Bone marrow biopsies, Lumbar punctures with IT chemo, and Omaya reservoir access. (Hematology APPs only) 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. Supervision Received: Collaborating Physician Minimum Qualifications (Essential Requirements): Minimum of two years in Hematology experience as a Nurse practitioner or PA State License Board certification CITI certification or within three months of employment CPR ACLS OCN or AOCNP preferred or within one year of employment 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. Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: n10 The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. Transforming lives With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.