The University of Miami UHealth Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time APRN in Miami. The incumbent provides outpatient care primarily to the gynecology oncology service at UMHC/SCCC. This position supports the physicians of the service with medically complicated clinical visits by performing comprehensive histories, physical exams, and procedures. The APRN is also primarily responsible for patient follow-up and education. • Provide medical care to patients of the Gynecology Oncology outpatient and inpatient service by collecting comprehensive histories; making physical, neurological and gynecological assessments on women in consultation with physicians, according to divisional protocols. • Perform screening and diagnostic medical procedures as training and experience allow and with physician supervision (for example: pap smear or vaginal culture collection, colposcopy, LEEP (loop electrosurgical procedure), cryotherapy, biopsies of the endometrim, cervix, vagina, and vulva, endocervical curettage, insertion and removal IUD) • Consult and refer complicated medical problems to appropriate division physicians or other sub-specialties as needed • Recruit and manage patients for participation in Gynecologic Oncology Research Trials • Assist with teaching housestaff and students that rotate through the Gynecologic Oncology Service. • Provide continuity of care for Patients on the Gynecologic Oncology Service • Make independent decisions in monitoring and altering of drug therapies, and in the initiation of appropriate therapies according to established protocols. • Function within the legal scope of the practice of the APRN and prescribe medication in conjunction with the legal scope of the APRN. • Follow-up on abnormal laboratory tests. • Perform patient education and participate in patient/family interventions • Assist with clinic nursing staff development • Promotes, supports, and facilitates individuals engaging in research activities to advance research in practice: evidence-based practice, the conduct of research, research utilization, and dissemination of research results. • Coordinates, guides, leads and provides support for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center activities and serves as the liaison to the nursing shared governance structure. • Organizes and implements various clinical research projects with care and accuracy. Monitors the care and protection of patients in research studies. • Conducts research needs assessments and uses results to construct a strategic plan to develop clinical research for nursing. • Screens and recruits subjects for clinical studies. Reviews and assesses data for clinical studies. • Collaborates and develops innovative programs to educate, mentor, and enhance the knowledge of nursing staff. • Fosters the development of an environment conducive to the conduct of inquiry; research and practice. • Facilitates the development of interdepartmental and interdisciplinary research activities, including generating research interest groups. • Participates in performance improvement activities, quality improvement and patient safety activities. • Assists in maintaining compliance accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct. • Performs other duties as assigned Education: • Masters Degree in Advanced Registered Nursing Certifications: • Current and valid APRN licensure in the State of Florida • Must be credentialed to practice by the Hospital Medical Board Work Experience: • One year of experience as an APRN, preferably in OB/GYN or oncology. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills/. • Ensuring compliance with local, state and federal health regulations. • Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques • Performs in tactful and professional manner. • Good physical assessment skills required The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff