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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Full

University of Miami, Miami, Florida, us, 33222


Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Full Time

Location: Miami, FLTime Type: Full TimePosted on: 30+ Days AgoCORE JOB FUNCTIONSPerforms and documents complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories.Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for patients.Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability.Assists with the provision of care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.CORE QUALIFICATIONSEducation:

Master’s degree in relevant fieldCertification and Licensing:

Valid State of Florida APRN LicenseExperience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experienceKnowledge, Skills and Attitudes:Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.Department Specific FunctionsPerforms and documents complete specialized examinations, e.g. International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury, spasticity and spasm scores, Rancho Los Amigos Levels of Cognitive Functioning scores, etc.Performs and documents functional assessment, including Mobility, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental ADLs, Bowel / Bladder Continence and Cognition.Assists with Rehabilitation procedures, including but not limited to electrodiagnoses, intrathecal baclofen pump refills / programming, neurotoxin administration and musculoskeletal injections.Understands and appropriately prescribes Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech / Language Pathology, Recreational Therapy and Dietary interventions.The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients 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.Job Status:

Full timeEmployee Type:

StaffPay Grade:

H15

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