Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Neurological Surgery - Full Time
Company: University of Miami
Location: Miami
Posted on: November 20, 2023
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Job Description:
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how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career
worklet, please review this tip sheet.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS* 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.*
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 QUALIFICATIONSEducation:* Master's Degree in
NursingCertification and Licensing:* Florida ARNP
LicenseExperience:* Minimum 2 years of relevant experience* Minimum
of 4 years of specialized in treating neurosurgical brain and/or
spine patients(preferred but not required)* Experience in a
clinical care coordination role to move patients quickly, safely
and efficiently in our present health care system. (preferred but
not required)* Neuroscience Nurse Certification (preferred but not
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 FunctionsPrimary Functions*
Provides Advanced Practice Nursing support to the department of
Neurological Surgery as applicable, at inpatient and outpatient
clinic locations as assigned; Some outpatient clinic support;
Working closely with Neurosurgeons, fellows, residents, clinic and
office support staff.* Provides compassionate, quality and skilled
patient care to Brain and Spine Neurosurgical patients.*
Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team in planning,
triaging, implementing, monitoring and evaluating care deliver for
the neurosurgical patient in a variety of settings.* Performs
comprehensive History, Physical, and Neurological exams including
cranial and spinal assessments.* Documents/records information by
Dictating and/or inputting in electronic form.* Orders, obtains,
and interprets laboratory and diagnostic studies.* Prescribes
medication and therapies within the ARNP functions.* Provides
communication and interpretation to inpatient and outpatient
hospital nursing staff, and coordinates implementation of clinic,
hospital, nursing service policies and program.* Optimizes
efficient patient hospital and or clinic flow by analyzing
treatment and referral systems on an on-going basis, and implements
quality improvements, as necessary.* Monitors consistency and
quality of patient outcomes for all neurosurgical specialties
within the Uhealth hospital based clinics.* Promotes and
facilitates effective communications between the Department of
Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Hospital (UMH), Jackson
Memorial Hospital and other clinical departments.* Assists in the
design, implementation and management of department clinical
systems in order to optimize the treatment and disposition of
patients with various neurosurgical disorders.* Act as a resource
and a point of contract for further problem solving for patients
and rehab team who are in the beginning stages of the next level of
care.* The department of Neurosurgery maintains satellite clinics
location across the health system which crosses multiple county
lines. As a requirement of this position you may be required to
cover clinics at any of these locationsSpecialized/Professional
Duties* Demonstrates advanced knowledge and technical capabilities
in the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of persons with complex
neurosurgical problems and acute or potential life-threatening
health issues; including Pre and Post op management of Cranial and
Multiple spine surgeries.* Oversees nurses who conduct in-patient
or outpatient care to assess patient progress and appropriateness
of therapy using advance clinical physical assessment and decision
making skills. Acts as a patient advocate and provides emotional
and situational support for patients, their families and nursing
staff.* Assist nursing personnel in the assessment of patients by
providing information, demonstrating technical skills, developing
new approaches, and relating theoretical concepts to the practice
setting.* Provides clinical expertise in the development of
interdisciplinary clinical pathways for neurosurgical patients with
specific diagnosis.* Performs cranial and spinal assessments, to
include determining ASIA score assessment for potential prognosis
and rehab potential.* Utilizes clinical and critical assessment
skills to determine medical changes in patients who have lost their
natural ability of an autonomic nervous system response.* Provides
assistance with lumbar punctures, halo ves applications and
management, and monitoring and troubleshooting technology such as
lumbar drainage systems.* Utilizes keys clinical skills to act
quickly and problem solve on acute changes in patient's physical
status and post-op management of neurosurgical approaches and
surgeries* Provides consistent compassionate, patient bedside
manner, with neurosurgical skills and equal depth for educating
patients and families.* Assist to maintain a minimal length of stay
low by incorporating all aspects of exceptional clinical care and
practices.* Provide emphasis on the social rehabilitative,
emotional, physical and financial aspects or recovery.* Utilizes
clinical and critical assessment skills to determine medical and
neurological changes in the neurologically compromised patient and
act quickly to problem solve.* Acts as a patient advocate and
provides emotional and situational support for neurosurgical
patients, their families and nursing staff.* Serves as an expert
clinical resource for Departmental staff, UMHC/UMH nursing staff
and other allied health care professionals.* Willing to Precept and
help train, New Hires, Advanced Practice Nursing Students, and
Medical Students in the Neurosurgical specialty.* Provides
specialized education, clarification, and counseling to patients,
families and community groups in reference to pre- and
post-operative treatment plan, minor medical problems, surgical
considerations and preventative medicine.* Assists in the
development of patient education programs/materials for the
Department of Neurological Surgery and UHealth Clinics to support
their teaching and patient care functions.Educator* Develops,
implements and evaluates patient education program and standards of
care for neurosurgical patients.* Provides education and
clarifications to patients, families and community groups in
reference to pre-and-post-operative treatment plan, minor medical
problems, surgical considerations and preventative medicine.*
Provides community and regionally-based educational programs in the
area of neuroscience to health care professionals and/or patients.*
Assists in the coordination and development of educational programs
for the Department of Neurosurgery. Develops curricular plans,
assists in the selection of speakers, and evaluates programs.
Assists in the coordinating the required components to obtain CME
and CEU professional educational credit.Administrative
(Professional Development and Leadership)* Participates in health
care decisions through departmental, hospital wide and/or
community-based planning by establishing cooperative, collaborative
relationships with Faculty, Residents and other disciplines and
hospital departments.* Participates in continuing education
programs, Neurosurgical Grand Rounds, Multidisciplinary Rounds, and
specialty conferences to keep abreast of current trends and issues
affecting general nursing practice and the clinical specialty
practice of Neurological Surgery.* Assesses the effectiveness of
ambulatory and or inpatient clinical management systems and assumes
a leadership role in facilitating necessary changes.* Assists in
the development and implementation of the clinical systems and
administrative nursing strategic planning for the Department of
Neurological Surgery, and UHealth care sites in both the hospital
and or clinical setting.Equipment Use* Standard office equipment:
computer, fax, copier, printers, electronic eligibility on line
programs (i.e., Uchart, Internet Web-Sites) and electronic clinical
and hospital medical records, as applicable.Physical DemandsAbility
to:* Maintain a high level of confidentiality with regard to
patient information, adhering to HIPAA Rules and Regulations.*
Communicate effectively with Medical Directors, Neurosurgical
Attendings, Nursing team, Insurance company representatives,
University faculty, staff, patients and nurse case manager.* Works
well under pressure.* Maintains a high degree of accuracy and
prevents errors directly impacting clinic flow, and provider
billing process, as well as patient satisfaction.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 timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:n10
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