Sickle Cell Focus

Cancer Center of South Florida PLLC•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cancer Center of South Florida is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) to work at the Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute with the inpatient and outpatient Benign Hematology Oncology team, with a focus on sickle cell care. The APP delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in a multidisciplinary setting and functions as an independent healthcare provider in collaboration with the healthcare team. The APP provides comprehensive care to well and ill patients, particularly cancer patients in active treatment. Duties include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. The role calls for advanced clinical knowledge, effective communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice. The APP works with administrative, nursing, and physician colleagues to support safe, effective, quality care and the organization’s educational and research missions. The APP supports patients and families as they cope with cancer, addressing physical and psychological needs. Care may be provided in a variety of settings, including private practice, hospitals, cancer care centers, and palliative care centers. The APP may also collaborate with educational programs on cancer prevention and related topics.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner: Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited nursing program; or Physician Assistant: bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited PA program.
For APRNs: active Florida RN and APRN licenses.
For APRNs: active board certification as a nurse practitioner in Adult, Adult/Gerontology, Acute Care, or Family practice.
For PAs: active Florida PA license.
For PAs: active PA board certification.

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive or episodic health histories and physical assessments for 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, including chemotherapy orders, within the limits of the practice agreement and scope of practice.
Manage general medical and surgical conditions using knowledge of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities, including their 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 standards.
Participate in medical oncology and hematology 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.