Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Obstetrics and Gynecology

The University of Miami UHealth Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time APRN in Miami. The incumbent provides outpatient care primarily to the gynecology oncology service at UMHC/SCCC. This position supports the physicians of the service with medically complicated clinical visits by performing comprehensive histories, physical exams, and procedures. The APRN is also primarily responsible for patient follow-up and education.

• Provide medical care to patients of the Gynecology Oncology outpatient and inpatient service by collecting comprehensive histories; making physical, neurological and gynecological assessments on women in consultation with physicians, according to divisional protocols.
• Perform screening and diagnostic medical procedures as training and experience allow and with physician supervision (for example: pap smear or vaginal culture collection, colposcopy, LEEP, cryotherapy, biopsies of the endometrium, cervix, vagina, and vulva, endocervical curettage, insertion and removal IUD)
• Consult and refer complicated medical problems to appropriate division physicians or other sub-specialties as needed
• Recruit and manage patients for participation in Gynecologic Oncology Research Trials
• Assist with teaching house staff and students that rotate through the Gynecologic Oncology Service
• Provide continuity of care for patients on the Gynecologic Oncology Service
• Make independent decisions in monitoring and altering of drug therapies, and in the initiation of appropriate therapies according to established protocols
• Function within the legal scope of the practice of the APRN and prescribe medication in conjunction with the legal scope of the APRN
• Follow-up on abnormal laboratory tests
• Perform patient education and participate in patient/family interventions
• Assist with clinic nursing staff development
• Promotes, supports, and facilitates individuals engaging in research activities to advance research in practice: evidence-based practice, the conduct of research, research utilization, and dissemination of research results
• Coordinates, guides, leads and provides support for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center activities and serves as the liaison to the nursing shared governance structure
• Organizes and implements various clinical research projects with care and accuracy. Monitors the care and protection of patients in research studies
• Conducts research needs assessments and uses results to construct a strategic plan to develop clinical research for nursing
• Screens and recruits subjects for clinical studies. Reviews and assesses data for clinical studies
• Collaborates and develops innovative programs to educate, mentor, and enhance the knowledge of nursing staff
• Fosters the development of an environment conducive to the conduct of inquiry; research and practice
• Facilitates the development of interdepartmental and interdisciplinary research activities, including generating research interest groups
• Participates in performance improvement activities, quality improvement and patient safety activities
• Assists in maintaining compliance accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Masters Degree in Advanced Registered Nursing

• Current and valid APRN licensure in the State of Florida
• Must be credentialed to practice by the Hospital Medical Board

• One year of experience as an APRN, preferably in OB/GYN or oncology

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ensuring compliance with local, state and federal health regulations
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Performs in tactful and professional manner
• Good physical assessment skills required

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

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:
Full time, Employee Type:
Staff.