Advanced Practice Registered Nurse -Open Heart-Surgical Services-UTower Hospital
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. Shift: Nights- 7p -7am Location: UTower Department: CVICU Full Time Up $25,000 Sign On Bonus The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (U) (APRN) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients. The APRN (U) is also: Daily rounds in the CVICU and stepdown units Order and interpret appropiate laboratory and diagnostic testing Manage critically ill post op cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, including hemodynmaic interpretation and medication management within the CVICU Develop and implement patient management plans independently and in collanoration with surgeons Provide proper counseling and education to patients and families within role limitations Diligently assist surgeonsin the OR and perform minor procedures at bedise including but not limited to thoracentesis, chest tube insertion, endoscopic vein harvesting (Terumo), radial artery harvesting, video assisted thoracoscopy, and robotic thoracic procedures Faciliate appropiate lenght of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management 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. 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 Nursing (Acute Care track). Acute Care Certification required Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida APRN License Experience: Minimum 2 years of NP cardiac experience 2- 5 years of ICU nursing experience EMR - EPIC 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. Bilingual in Spanish preferred 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 - 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: H16