Nurse Specialist - Neurosurgery - $10,000 Sign On Bonus

University of Miami Health System Allapattah, FL 33136, US

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$10,000 Sign On Bonus

The Department of Neurological Surgery is currently seeking a full time Nurse Specialist to work in Miami, FL. 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
1. Performs medical tests in patients to diagnose their health condition.
2. Interprets laboratory test results of patients.
3. Recommends treatment plan for patients based on diagnosis.
4. Counsels individuals and patients on positive health practices.
5. Provides the latest cost-effective nursing practices.
6. Collaborates with other team of experts to outline best treatment for patients.
7. Performs holistic evaluation of specialty population, making use of enhanced proven techniques and procedures to achieve better results.
8. Implements the improvement of patient care, and healthcare policies and resources.
9. Mentors other healthcare professionals by functioning as a preceptor or coordinating preceptors for visiting professionals, students, new graduates, and orienteers.
10. Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
11. 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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:
Valid State of Florida RN license required
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

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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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H14

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