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Nurse Specialist

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Nurse Specialist to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Nurse Specialist assesses a healthcare facility's nursing practice and its impact on patient outcomes. Moreover, the incumbent provides direction to nursing staff in the delivery of patient care programs, and acts as a change agent, mentor, and leader. An employee in this position ensures nursing staff sustain an established level of competency.

Core Responsibilities

+ Performs medical tests in patients to diagnose their health condition.

+ Interprets laboratory test results of patients.

+ Recommends treatment plan for patients based on diagnosis.

+ Counsels individuals and patients on positive health practices.

+ Provides the latest cost-effective nursing practices.

+ Collaborates with other team of experts to outline best treatment for patients.

+ Performs holistic evaluation of specialty population, making use of enhanced proven techniques and procedures to achieve better results.

+ Implements the improvement of patient care, and healthcare policies and resources.

+ Mentors other healthcare professionals by functioning as a preceptor or coordinating preceptors for visiting professionals, students, new graduates, and orienteers.

+ Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.

+ Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

+ Provide nursing support for designated providers and assist in coordinating patient care across the team.

+ Facilitate communication between providers, patients, pharmacies, and other care partners to ensure continuity of care.

+ Process prescription refill requests, including both routine and complex cases requiring pharmacy coordination or dose confirmation.

+ Address pharmacy-related issues and patient questions regarding medication management.

+ Manage messages in the patient portal, including clinical inquiries, refill requests, seizure-related calls, and patient education.

+ Provide patient advice and follow-up after provider or nurse practitioner responses.

+ Conduct patient call-backs to confirm understanding of care plans and next steps.

+ Provide titration instructions and communicate changes in treatment as directed by providers.

+ Communicate lab results to providers and follow up with patients upon receipt of provider feedback.

+ Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record system.

+ Schedule and coordinate VNS and pre-surgical appointments.

+ Manage DMV form requests and assist with other required patient documentation.

+ Support pre-surgical planning and collaborate with the care team to prepare for procedures.

+ Ensure effective and timely communication with patients and clinic staff.

+ Prioritize and organize daily tasks to support efficient clinic operations.

+ Identify and escalate urgent or complex clinical concerns to the appropriate provider.

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.

Core Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

+ Valid Florida RN license

+ Certification in relevant specialty or field

+ Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

+ Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships

+ Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

+ Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data

+ Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H14