Nurse Specialist- Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

University of Miami Health System Allapattah, FL 33136, US

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a full time Nurse Specialist - Pediatric Allergy and Immunology to work in Miami, FL.

The Nurse Specialist - Pediatric Allergy and Immunology delivers patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific patient care. The incumbent oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.

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. 6. 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:

Clinical:

Perform scratch and ID allergy testing and maintaining appropriate testing trays.
Mixing and administering allergy immunotherapy and managing the strict logging of extract refrigerator temperatures.
Administration of department specific medications including subcutaneous, IM and IV therapies.
Assist with procedures in clinic such as food/drug challenges, desensitization, and immunotherapy.
Recognize and treat with supervision allergic reactions in clinic.
Perform Pulmonary function testing.
Manage the logistics of advanced specialty therapeutics. This involves coordinating with pharmacies and patients to execute prior authorizations.
Coordinates home health care and social services as needed.
Ordering supplies specific to the clinic

Research:

Collaborate with research nurse and principal investigators to administer study agents, educate patients and their families about their treatment and protocol requirements. Follow policies and procedures for clinical trials.
Assists with monitoring therapeutic responses and side effects and obtains pharmacokinetic blood samples and other laboratory specimens as required by each protocol.

Newborn Screen Coordinator:

Responsible for the tracking and follow-up of the statewide newborn screening program. This role serves as a vital link between birthing facilities, laboratories, private medical providers, specialists, and the Florida Department of Health.
Coordinate immediate follow-up care, diagnostic testing, and entry into specialized medical care centers for at-risk infants.
Maintain accurate case files and data systems while ensuring strict health data confidentiality according to DOH standards.
Counsel and educate families regarding abnormal screening results, next steps, and available state-funded resources.

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 required
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Valid State of Florida RN license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS and PALS
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.

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. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

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