Public Health Trust of Dade Co
APRN Inpatient, Pediatric Cardiac Unit (PICU),Holtz Women and Children's Hospita
Public Health Trust of Dade Co, Miami, Florida, United States, 33136
APRN Inpatient, Pediatric Cardiac Unit (PICU), Holtz Women and Children's Hospital, Per Diem, Nights
Department: Holtz Women's and Children - Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Address: 1611 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136
Shift Details: Per Diem, On Call/Pool, Nights
Why Jackson:
Holtz Children's Hospital at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the southeast United States, where UHealth - University of Miami Health System physicians treat children from throughout Florida and the Caribbean. Holtz Children's is known worldwide for its care of critically ill newborns in its neonatal intensive care unit, which is one of the largest in the United States and boasts some of the best medical outcomes. In collaboration with the Miami Transplant Institute, Holtz Children's is one of only three centers in the country that specializes in pediatric multi-organ transplants. It is home to one of only three state-accredited comprehensive children's kidney failure centers and one of the largest pediatric kidney transplant programs in the world. The Children's Heart Center at Holtz Children's is the only comprehensive children's heart program in South Florida. In partnership with the University of Miami, Holtz Children's also trains the most pediatric physicians of any medical center in the southeastern United States.
Position Summary:
The APRN Inpatient provide a wide range of primary, acute and specialty healthcare services, 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. Incumbent in the job classification may perform unit specific duties based on the specialty.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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.Employees assigned lead job duties may perform the following, but not limited to: approve time off requests for IR NPs. Coordinate tracking board and first cases.Address IR escalations, expediting and prioritizing escalations to help shorten LOS. Onboarding Fellows, orient residents.Lead staff huddle.Main resource for the unit/hospital (touchpoint person for the unit).Review case delays. Involved in PI projects for the department.Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Experience:
Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.
Education:
Master's degree in Nursing is required.
License Certification:
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.
Knowledge Skill Abilities:
General Competencies:
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.Ability to understand and follow instructions.Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications
Nursing Competencies:
Ability to understand, respects and accommodates patients preferences and needs with regards to their individual beliefs, customs and practices.Must have ability to clearly, accurately and effectively provide information to doctors, other nurses, patients, and family members.Must have ability to show compassion, patience and maintain non-judgmental approach to patients, their families as well as other employees and customers.
Unit Specific Competencies:
Must have clinical knowledge, skill and ability to fully and accurately complete all required unit competencies, as indicated in the unit competency check-list.
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.
Department: Holtz Women's and Children - Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Address: 1611 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136
Shift Details: Per Diem, On Call/Pool, Nights
Why Jackson:
Holtz Children's Hospital at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the southeast United States, where UHealth - University of Miami Health System physicians treat children from throughout Florida and the Caribbean. Holtz Children's is known worldwide for its care of critically ill newborns in its neonatal intensive care unit, which is one of the largest in the United States and boasts some of the best medical outcomes. In collaboration with the Miami Transplant Institute, Holtz Children's is one of only three centers in the country that specializes in pediatric multi-organ transplants. It is home to one of only three state-accredited comprehensive children's kidney failure centers and one of the largest pediatric kidney transplant programs in the world. The Children's Heart Center at Holtz Children's is the only comprehensive children's heart program in South Florida. In partnership with the University of Miami, Holtz Children's also trains the most pediatric physicians of any medical center in the southeastern United States.
Position Summary:
The APRN Inpatient provide a wide range of primary, acute and specialty healthcare services, 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. Incumbent in the job classification may perform unit specific duties based on the specialty.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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.Employees assigned lead job duties may perform the following, but not limited to: approve time off requests for IR NPs. Coordinate tracking board and first cases.Address IR escalations, expediting and prioritizing escalations to help shorten LOS. Onboarding Fellows, orient residents.Lead staff huddle.Main resource for the unit/hospital (touchpoint person for the unit).Review case delays. Involved in PI projects for the department.Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Experience:
Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.
Education:
Master's degree in Nursing is required.
License Certification:
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.
Knowledge Skill Abilities:
General Competencies:
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.Ability to understand and follow instructions.Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications
Nursing Competencies:
Ability to understand, respects and accommodates patients preferences and needs with regards to their individual beliefs, customs and practices.Must have ability to clearly, accurately and effectively provide information to doctors, other nurses, patients, and family members.Must have ability to show compassion, patience and maintain non-judgmental approach to patients, their families as well as other employees and customers.
Unit Specific Competencies:
Must have clinical knowledge, skill and ability to fully and accurately complete all required unit competencies, as indicated in the unit competency check-list.
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.