Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Medicine, Nephrology - Full Time

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) delivers patient-family centered care in a culturally competent and compassionate manner, utilizing and promoting evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific patient care. The APRN provides and directs hands-on care to patients, practicing within the Scope of Practice of the Florida Board of Nursing requirements, standards of care, and institutional policies and procedures. Within this role, the APRN performs all steps of the care process and monitors the quality of care provided. The APRN demonstrates expertise and mastery towards patient care, providing care within the philosophy, mission, and objectives of the health system. The APRN delivers care that supports the UHealth mission to be a state-of-the-art academic medical center by participating in transforming patient care through innovative research.

Seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Nephrology team providing care primarily in the outpatient hemodialysis setting, with flexibility to assist with inpatient nephrology coverage at Jackson Memorial Hospital or UMH as needed. This role supports seamless continuity of care between the dialysis unit, CKD clinic, and hospital, maintaining a balanced and collaborative workflow.

Manage outpatient dialysis patients (minimum 3 visits per patient per month) and collaborate with the multidisciplinary dialysis team. Conduct a ½-day CKD clinic weekly for chronic kidney disease management. Assess and manage volume status, vascular access, anemia, bone-mineral balance, and medication adjustments. Provide inpatient nephrology week and weekend coverage at JMH/UMH as needed. 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 medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, diet, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols. Participates in and facilitates clinical research protocols and coordinates patient care with research staff. Obtains complete medical history and physical examinations without supervision by the physician. See patients in follow up in between dialysis treatments and post procedure as necessary. Initiate and maintain orders as per protocol. Orders appropriate laboratory tests according to practice guidelines. Develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of care that is appropriate for the patient and family. Actively participates in quality assurance programs and peer review activities. Responsible for providing assistance to physicians in the care and treatment of patients. 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. Assess severity of patient's condition, determining and directing patients to appropriate medical providers.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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