Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology
UHealth Tower
Miami, FL

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Neurology, Epilepsy - 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 using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. The APRN will provide high-quality inpatient care by collaborating with the general neurology and epilepsy teams. The primary responsibility will be to facilitate efficient patient management, particularly focusing on consults from the emergency room (ER) to reduce emergency department cycle time and assist with epilepsy consultations throughout the hospital. The APRN will also support continuity of care for patients post-discharge by seeing them in the hospital discharge care continuity clinic. JOB FUNCTIONS ER Consultations: * Respond to consults from the emergency department, especially during the second shift when fewer personnel are available, and the volume of consults is higher per available data. * Work to reduce ER cycle time by promptly assessing and evaluating patients. * Coordinate with general neurology and epilepsy services to streamline patient admissions and transitions to appropriate care. Hospital Epilepsy Consultations: * Conduct epilepsy consultations throughout the hospital, including inpatient floors and ICU. * Present patient assessments and recommendations to the epilepsy attending on service. * Assist in developing and managing care plans for epilepsy patients in collaboration with the attending physician and the epilepsy team. * Help streamline the EMU and Epilespy surgical programs Care Coordination: * Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds for neurology and epilepsy patients, offering insights and recommendations on patient care. * Ensure effective communication and care coordination between the neurology and epilepsy services, the patient, and other hospital departments. Discharge and Continuity of Care: * See patients in the hospital discharge care continuity clinic to ensure a smooth transition post-discharge. * Collaborate with the care team to manage follow-up care plans and address any issues arising post-hospitalization. * Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans as necessary to optimize patient recovery. Documentation and Compliance: * Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters, assessments, and care plans. * Ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations governing APRN practice. * Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and reducing unnecessary delays in the ER, hospitalization and length of stay, as well as hospital discharge process. Education and Training: * Provide education to patients and families regarding epilepsy management, medications, and follow-up care. * Mentor and educate nursing staff, residents, and other healthcare professionals about inpatient neurology and epilepsy management. * Participate in continuing education to remain current with best practices in neurology and epilepsy 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. QUALIFICATIONS Education: * Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program. Certification and Licensing: * Current certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a focus on Neurology or a related specialty. * Active state APRN license and prescriptive authority. Experience: * Minimum of 2 years of experience in neurology, epilepsy, or acute inpatient care (preferred). Knowledge, 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. * Strong clinical skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced hospital environment. * Excellent communication and organizational skills. #LI-PI1 #DOX-3 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: H15