University of Miami
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Medicine, Hematology
University of Miami, Miami, Florida, United States, 33222
The Hematology Advanced Practice Provider’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.**Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Medicine, Hematology**
The Hematology Advanced Practice Provider at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine may practice in all or some of the following clinical settings in both inpatient and outpatient 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**JOB FUNCTIONS :**The primary duties and responsibilities of the Hematology Advanced Practice Provider includes, but are not limited to:**Accountabilities:****Clinical (Both Ambulatory and Inpatient)*** Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.* Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.* Writes prescriptions for medications and blood products based upon laboratory results, orders and interprets routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.* Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.* Assesses and follows consult patients when required and independently of physician when needed.* Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests and intervenes accordingly.* Advises collaborating physician of appropriate information regarding patient care and reports to the physician the actions provided to the patients.* Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.* Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the clients.* Answers patient-related inquiries via all forms of telecommunication throughout the system (Telephone, Email, Secure Chat, In-basket messaging, etc.)* Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.* Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for patients.* Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician’s evaluation.* Provides symptom management for side effects related to hematologic oncologic treatment.* Assist with Peer-to-Peer authorizations and filling out medical forms for patients.* Ensure that the clinic runs smoothly and efficiently, corresponding with referring physicians and patients to provide adequate coordinate of care to improve outcomes.* Performs bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures with IT chemo, Omaya reservoir access, PICC line removals and skin biopsies if competency met.* Act as a preceptor for APP students, fellows and new APP staff as appropriate.**Ambulatory Specific:*** Rotates with colleagues taking weekend and holiday call from Sylvester patients.* Responds to medical and oncologic emergencies in the CTU and clinics.* Communicates with triage nurses regarding patients who need to be added to OCC clinic for symptom management, evaluation, and treatment.**Inpatient Specific:*** Interacts with admitting physician, hospitalist, and other multidisciplinary teams.* Prioritizes consults to present to attending physician and rounds with attending daily on patients as appropriate.* Writes consult inpatient notes, discharge notes and dictates as appropriate.* Rotates with colleagues performing Hematology consultations and inpatient care at UMH as per divisional needs.**Research*****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:*** Hematology APP Supervisor/Director* CITI certification within three months of employment* Facilitates clinical research protocols and coordinates patient care with research staff.* Review clinical trial options with patients and families.* Interview and examine research subjects.* Evaluate research subjects’ appropriateness for study inclusion/enrollment.* Follow all regulatory requirements for human subjects’ research compliance and documentation.* Monitor, Review study related labs and imaging, and provide ongoing follow up to hematology patients on clinical trials.* Triage research patient communication.* Report SAEs and AEs to designated research staff.* Communicate with the PIs and Sub PIs with questions or concerns regarding holding or continuing investigational or standard of care treatment.* Perform study related procedures if competency met.QUALIFICATIONS
* State License* Board certification* CITI certification or within three months of employment* BLS* ACLS* Minimum of two years of Hematology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider* Master's Degree in Nursing* OCN or AOCNP preferredThe 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
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Hematology Advanced Practice Provider at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine may practice in all or some of the following clinical settings in both inpatient and outpatient 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**JOB FUNCTIONS :**The primary duties and responsibilities of the Hematology Advanced Practice Provider includes, but are not limited to:**Accountabilities:****Clinical (Both Ambulatory and Inpatient)*** Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.* Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.* Writes prescriptions for medications and blood products based upon laboratory results, orders and interprets routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.* Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.* Assesses and follows consult patients when required and independently of physician when needed.* Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests and intervenes accordingly.* Advises collaborating physician of appropriate information regarding patient care and reports to the physician the actions provided to the patients.* Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.* Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the clients.* Answers patient-related inquiries via all forms of telecommunication throughout the system (Telephone, Email, Secure Chat, In-basket messaging, etc.)* Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.* Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for patients.* Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician’s evaluation.* Provides symptom management for side effects related to hematologic oncologic treatment.* Assist with Peer-to-Peer authorizations and filling out medical forms for patients.* Ensure that the clinic runs smoothly and efficiently, corresponding with referring physicians and patients to provide adequate coordinate of care to improve outcomes.* Performs bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures with IT chemo, Omaya reservoir access, PICC line removals and skin biopsies if competency met.* Act as a preceptor for APP students, fellows and new APP staff as appropriate.**Ambulatory Specific:*** Rotates with colleagues taking weekend and holiday call from Sylvester patients.* Responds to medical and oncologic emergencies in the CTU and clinics.* Communicates with triage nurses regarding patients who need to be added to OCC clinic for symptom management, evaluation, and treatment.**Inpatient Specific:*** Interacts with admitting physician, hospitalist, and other multidisciplinary teams.* Prioritizes consults to present to attending physician and rounds with attending daily on patients as appropriate.* Writes consult inpatient notes, discharge notes and dictates as appropriate.* Rotates with colleagues performing Hematology consultations and inpatient care at UMH as per divisional needs.**Research*****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:*** Hematology APP Supervisor/Director* CITI certification within three months of employment* Facilitates clinical research protocols and coordinates patient care with research staff.* Review clinical trial options with patients and families.* Interview and examine research subjects.* Evaluate research subjects’ appropriateness for study inclusion/enrollment.* Follow all regulatory requirements for human subjects’ research compliance and documentation.* Monitor, Review study related labs and imaging, and provide ongoing follow up to hematology patients on clinical trials.* Triage research patient communication.* Report SAEs and AEs to designated research staff.* Communicate with the PIs and Sub PIs with questions or concerns regarding holding or continuing investigational or standard of care treatment.* Perform study related procedures if competency met.QUALIFICATIONS
* State License* Board certification* CITI certification or within three months of employment* BLS* ACLS* Minimum of two years of Hematology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider* Master's Degree in Nursing* OCN or AOCNP preferredThe 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
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr