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Public Health Trust of Dade Co

APRN Outpatient, Jackson Medical Group - Stress Echo, Temporary Relief, Days

Public Health Trust of Dade Co, Miami, Florida, us, 33222


Department: City of Miami Firefighters Health & Wellness Center and Jackson Medical Group - Coral Gables Cardiology Practice

Address: 1502 NW 4th Street, Miami, FL 33125 & 3737 SW 8th Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Shift details: Variable days, M-F as needed (Temporary Relief)

Why Jackson:

Miami Fire Rescue Health and Wellness Center will focus on first responders well-being, both mind and body so they can be fit for the job. The focus of caring for those who serve so many in our community and to reduce the hazards these firefighters face daily. Focusing on detection of abnormalities associated with number one, cancer. State-of-the-art medical equipment will be available in our exam rooms and firefighters can also receive x-rays, ultrasound screenings, stress tests, hearing tests, and routine physical exams.

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Summary

The APRN main role will be to monitor stress echos for Jackson Medical Group, both autonomously and in partnership with other healthcare professionals, in accordance with State and Federal regulations. These services include managing patient's overall care; prescribing medications and treatments; ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, EKGs and lab work; diagnosing and treating chronic and acute conditions, including injuries, infections, diabetes and high blood pressure; performing invasive procedures; counseling; and educating patients on positive health-promoting lifestyle choices and disease, injury and illness prevention.

Responsibilities

Monitoring of stress echos for patients in the JMG practices which include Cardiology practice in Coral Gables and City of Miami Firefighters Health and Wellness Center.Uses clinical judgments in conducting health assessments making differential diagnosis, and prescribing pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Plans are implemented through independent action, health counseling, and collaboration with other members of the health team. The APRN is responsible for clinical oversight and health center consultation regarding administration of health care policy and procedure of the delivery of on-site health services.The NP promotes optimum health, prevents illness and injury, and manages acute and chronic health problems in the on-site setting. Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients clinical problems and health care needs. Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patients condition. Provides written home-going instructions. Makes referrals for follow-up to appropriate community resources.Collaborates with other specialties to ensure interdisciplinary management and continuity of care for both inpatients and outpatients. Collaborates with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan as necessary. Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.Maintains detailed and accurate medical records. Educates and coaches nursing staff on best nursing practices. Initiates search of nursing literature/suggests changes/improvement in patient care standards. Integrates current knowledge of professional issues, trends in health care and technological advances into scope of practice. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list. Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience. Prior APRN experience in clinic/practice cardiology setting strongly preferred. Ability to monitor stress echos preferred.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing is required.

Credentials

Valid Florida Advanced Practice RN license required. Valid APRN Board certification in specialty area required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment. Must meet and maintain valid and current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by regulatory and/or nursing standard of practice for the specialty.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.