Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery Full Time

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The University of Miami Uhealth Department of Dermatology has an exciting opportunity for a full time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). The incumbent delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients. The APRN 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 60%

• 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 patients 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 patients 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:

Masters degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Valid State of Florida APRN License

Experience:

No previous experience required.

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.

Department Specific Functions 40%

Dermatology ARNP s identify the patients need for dermatologic care using comprehensive assessment and diagnostic reasoning to access the patients condition. The process includes conducting a comprehensive health history medication review and the interpretation of laboratory studies and pathology reports to establish a differential diagnosis. The ARNP consults and refers with dermatologists dermatopathologists and dermatology surgeons to provide comprehensive care.

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

• Monitor and report development or changes in patients health conditions and also maintain accurate records of patients medical history.

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

• Orders appropriate laboratory tests according to practice guidelines.

• Administer medications injections and performs treatments and procedures for all patients.

• Writes prescriptions for medication and if necessary modifies patient treatment plans.

• 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.

• Provides assistance to physicians in the care and treatment of patients.

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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 Floridas 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. Were the challenge youve 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.

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