[Hiring] Nurse Specialist – Ambulatory Triage @University of Miami

Role Description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurological Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a remote full time Nurse Specialist - Ambulatory Triage. 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 in an outpatient clinical setting, and acts as a change agent, mentor, and leader. An employee in this position ensures nursing staff sustain an established level of competency.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Valid Florida RN license
• Certification in relevant specialty or field

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• 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)

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more

Company Description

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking 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.