Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Pediatrics Neurology - Full Time

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients. The APRN also examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuing care. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                   Performs 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 5. 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. 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. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC   JOB SUMMARY     The Pediatric APRN p rovides comprehensive care to pediatric neurology patients, including patient assessments,   diagnosis   and treatment planning,   ordering   and interpreting diagnostic tests, patient and family education, care coordination, clinical documentation, billing, and completion of medical forms. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and performs other duties as assigned by the Division   Chief.   DEPARTMENT   SPECIFIC   JOB FUNCTIONS     Conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations for new and follow-up pediatric neurology patients.  Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pediatric patients with neurological conditions in collaboration with supervising physicians.  Order, interpret, and follow up on   appropriate laboratory   tests, imaging, and other diagnostic studies.  Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management, referrals, and follow-up care.  Provide patient and family education   regarding   neurological conditions, treatment plans, medications, and community resources.   Counsel patients and families   on   disease management, care coordination, and available support services.  Perform approved clinical procedures within   scope   of practice and competency, including developmental and behavioral assessments such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), as applicable.  Coordinate multidisciplinary care, including referrals, discharge planning, durable medical equipment (DME), prior authorizations, and other care coordination activities.  Complete medical documentation, disability forms, school forms, insurance   prior   authorizations, FMLA paperwork, and other required clinical documentation.  Document patient encounters, complete coding and billing, and   submit   charges   in a timely manner   in accordance with   departmental and institutional policies.  Respond to urgent clinical issues and patient concerns as   appropriate.  Participate in quality improvement initiatives, departmental meetings, and other clinical activities as assigned.  Perform other duties as assigned by the Pediatric Neurology Division Chief.    CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                             Education: Master's degree in relevant field required Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida APRN license required Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements Experience: Minimum one year of experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. - Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. 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