Nurse Specialist
University of Miami

Job Info

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The department of Medicine, division of Infectious Diseases, has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Nurse Specialist to work at the UHealth 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 JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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

• Manage the Converge RAPID (HIV and STI testing, prevention, and rapid treatment) program/s as well as the Converge HIV Treatment Continuity Clinic
• Responsible for planning, preparing and implementing a low-barrier clinic to reach priority populations for wellness screening including HIV and STD testing and treatment
• Will supervise staff who conduct services provided to the clients (i.e. screening questionnaires, counseling individuals regarding risk and recommended screenings, HIV testing in community outreach and PrEP/PEP navigation.
• Will organize and manage flow through the clinic including navigator and nursing procedures.
• Will coordinate schedules for navigators and nurses to ensure appropriate client services.
• Will, in coordination with the medical director of the clinic and division leadership, establish operating procedures and assess and maintain care quality.
• Will propose innovations in clinic care delivery to allow continued improvement in the goal of providing exceptional patient-centered care.

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
• 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 for additional information.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
H14

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