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Transforming Lives

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 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.

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. Serves as a role model and mentor for staff. Ensures and coordinates standardization of advanced practice process between patient care services and collaborative teams. Integrates current knowledge of professional issues, trends in healthcare and technological advances into scope of practice. Participates or leads a hospital committee. Co-leads collaborative team in developing a new service or strategic performance improvement. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Participates in survivorship and long term care of patients following completion of treatment.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

CTU (Chemotherapy Treatment Unit)

Provide chemotherapy treatment unit (CTU) coverage at the main Downtown Miami campus. This includes on-call and cross coverage. Provides new patient and ongoing teaching to oncology patients. Able to collaborate with physicians and other providers regarding the care of a patient receiving treatment in the CTU and in all settings including Inpatient. Assures appropriate medical documentation. Collaborate with pharmacy and nursing staff to optimize quality of care and time of the patients treated at CTU. Refer to support services when needed. Precept or mentor nursing staff and nurse practitioner students/fellows. Provides patient/family education regarding disease processes, treatment options, treatment outcomes, possible complications, medications, discharge planning and lifestyle modifications. Promotes evidence based nursing practice. Participate in unit QI/Research projects.

Outpatient Oncology Clinics and/or Hospital-based Centers

Respond to emergencies, rapid responses, and code blues. This includes weekend call. Participate in the Code Blue and Emergency Response committee meetings when requested. Participate in Ethics committee and Schwartz rounds when requested. Collaborates with nursing leadership, primary clinical team, and support services on the care of patients with reported deteriorating conditions. Collaborate with physicians, staff, and leaders in the care of ambulatory oncology patients. Provides patient/family education regarding disease processes, treatment options, treatment outcomes, possible complications, medications, discharge planning and lifestyle modification. Assure appropriate transfer of patient/communication/documentation to the receiving physician and team. Able to discuss advance directives with patient and/or family/caregiver. Assists in the management of family dynamics, coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care. Assist with deliver of survivorship care plans and program clinical needs. Participate in weekly Survivorship Operational Committee Meetings and other pertinent meetings related. Collects data for patient and program evaluation and participates in quality assessment and improvement activities. Provides coverage to areas of need within main campus.

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.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

c108