Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Position Overview

Full‑time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Miami. Provides outpatient care primarily to the gynecology oncology service at UMHC/SCCC, supporting physicians with medically complicated clinical visits.

• Perform comprehensive histories, physical, neurological, and gynecological assessments for women, in consultation with physicians, according to divisional protocols.
• Conduct screening and diagnostic procedures (pap smear, vaginal culture, colposcopy, LEEP, cryotherapy, biopsies of endometrium, cervix, vagina, vulva, endocervical curettage) and IUD insertion/removal under physician supervision.
• Consult and refer complicated medical problems to appropriate division physicians or sub‑specialties as needed.
• Recruit and manage patients for gynecologic oncology research trials.
• Assist teaching house staff and students that rotate through the service.
• Provide continuity of care for patients on the gynecologic oncology service.
• Make independent decisions in monitoring and adjusting drug therapies and in initiating appropriate therapies according to established protocols.
• Prescribe medication within the legal scope of the APRN and in conjunction with the legal scope of the APRN.
• Follow up on abnormal laboratory tests and perform patient education and participate in patient/family interventions.
• Assist clinic nursing staff development and promote, support, and facilitate research activities in evidence‑based practice.
• Coordinate, guide, lead and provide support for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center activities and serve as the liaison to the nursing shared governance structure.
• Organize and implement various clinical research projects, monitor care and protection of patients in research studies, and conduct research needs assessments to develop a strategic plan for clinical research in nursing.
• Screen and recruit subjects for clinical studies, review and assess data for clinical studies, and collaborate to develop innovative programs to educate, mentor, and enhance nursing staff knowledge.
• Facilitate the development of interdepartmental and interdisciplinary research activities, performance improvement, quality improvement and patient safety activities, and compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in Advanced Registered Nursing.
• Current and valid APRN licensure in the State of Florida, 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 a tactful and professional manner and demonstrates good physical assessment skills.

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.