The University of Miami
Nurse Specialist - Clinical Excellence - Full Time
The University of Miami, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
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Where Excellence Meets Purpose
The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.
With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful purpose to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.
The University has been named on Forbes's Best Employers list for two consecutive years, and is the only university in Florida to receive this honor.
Location: Miami, Florida
The Nurse Specialist assists in the maintenance of clinical integrity and regulatory compliance within the organization. Assists with chart audits for clinical oversight that evaluates the adherence of compliance to the standards of nursing practice as well as the healthcare organization's policies and procedures. Provides guidance in the process of development of action plans with the unit's/department's leader(s). Participates in the orientation of team members. Collaborates with nursing leadership in ensuring staff adheres to the organization's internal policies/standards. Assists in Joint commission preparedness. Participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains ongoing clinical knowledge through internal/external training programs, provide interpretation of knowledge and direction to staff. Identifies gaps in practice that are address through the review of standards, current evidence, review of policy for consistency of content with practice, and communicate training needs to the professional development team for staff training as well as follow-up. Promotes culture of Nursing Excellence. Educates staff on the 10 Caritas Processes, supports, and promotes integration of caring science into nursing practice. Serves as a role model for caring science and mindful practices as well as promotes establishment of healing environments in all areas where nursing is practiced. Reviews of Nurse Sensitive Indicators (NSIs), Zero Harm, RN Satisfaction, and Patient Satisfaction data to trend results to provide guidance to the Unit Based Practice Councils (UBPCs) and unit's/department's leaders on how to develop improvement initiatives. Serves as leader, consultant, mentor, and change agent to advance nursing practice among all settings across the organization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:BSN Required but MSN degree preferred.Certification and Licensing:Registered Nurse Licensing (RN)Experience:Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
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.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
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 for additional information.
Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:n8
Where Excellence Meets Purpose
The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.
With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful purpose to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.
The University has been named on Forbes's Best Employers list for two consecutive years, and is the only university in Florida to receive this honor.
Location: Miami, Florida
The Nurse Specialist assists in the maintenance of clinical integrity and regulatory compliance within the organization. Assists with chart audits for clinical oversight that evaluates the adherence of compliance to the standards of nursing practice as well as the healthcare organization's policies and procedures. Provides guidance in the process of development of action plans with the unit's/department's leader(s). Participates in the orientation of team members. Collaborates with nursing leadership in ensuring staff adheres to the organization's internal policies/standards. Assists in Joint commission preparedness. Participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains ongoing clinical knowledge through internal/external training programs, provide interpretation of knowledge and direction to staff. Identifies gaps in practice that are address through the review of standards, current evidence, review of policy for consistency of content with practice, and communicate training needs to the professional development team for staff training as well as follow-up. Promotes culture of Nursing Excellence. Educates staff on the 10 Caritas Processes, supports, and promotes integration of caring science into nursing practice. Serves as a role model for caring science and mindful practices as well as promotes establishment of healing environments in all areas where nursing is practiced. Reviews of Nurse Sensitive Indicators (NSIs), Zero Harm, RN Satisfaction, and Patient Satisfaction data to trend results to provide guidance to the Unit Based Practice Councils (UBPCs) and unit's/department's leaders on how to develop improvement initiatives. Serves as leader, consultant, mentor, and change agent to advance nursing practice among all settings across the organization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:BSN Required but MSN degree preferred.Certification and Licensing:Registered Nurse Licensing (RN)Experience:Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
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.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
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 for additional information.
Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:n8