Outpatient Benign Hematology

Cancer Center of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Cancer Center of South Florida is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to work at the Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute in collaboration with the Inpatient and Outpatient Benign Hematology Oncology team. The APP provides high-quality, patient-centered cancer care in a multidisciplinary setting and functions as an independent healthcare provider while collaborating with the healthcare team. The role involves comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses, particularly cancer patients in active treatment, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families. The APP applies advanced clinical knowledge, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice. In coordination with administrative, nursing, and physician colleagues, the APP supports safe, effective, quality patient care and the organization’s educational and research missions. The role also supports patients and families coping with cancer and addresses the physical and psychological needs of oncology patients and their families. Care may be provided in settings such as private practices, hospitals, cancer care centers, and palliative care centers, with possible collaboration on educational programs concerning cancer prevention and related topics.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner: Master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited nursing program; or Physician Assistant: bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited PA program.
APRN: Active RN and APRN licenses in Florida.
APRN: Active board certification as a nurse practitioner in Adult, Adult/Gerontology, Acute Care, or Family.
APRN: Acute Care Certification, or three years of oncology experience with a letter from a supervising MD verifying the experience, or AOCNP certification (1000 hours of practice are required to take the exam).
PA: Active PA license in Florida.
PA: Active PA board certification.

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience is preferred.
New graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive or episodic health histories and physical assessments of patients with acute, chronic, or potential health problems.
Establish medical diagnoses alongside the physician.
Oversee treatment infusions and supportive care needs as needed.
Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement and scope of practice, including chemotherapy orders.
Manage general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities, including indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and adverse reactions.
Provide clinic staff with appropriate direction regarding follow-up patient care issues.
Communicate effectively with referring and primary healthcare providers and other care team members.
Manage an independent outpatient clinical practice and provide coverage for collaborating physicians.
Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record according to group practice requirements.
Participate in medical oncology/hematology-specific clinical quality and research projects.
Educate patients and families about treatment plans, wellness care, and survivorship plans.
Participate in learning opportunities.
Accept and participate in on-call assignments, including inpatient, outpatient, various oncology specialties, weekend, and holiday coverage.