Advance Practice Provider, Arnold Palmer Hospital Pediatrics - Hematology/ Oncology

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has been providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years. With 156 licensed beds and a team of experts in more than 30 pediatric specialties, the hospital has earned a “Best Children’s Hospitals” recognition by U.S. News & World Report for 14 consecutive years and has been named a Top Children’s Hospital by the patient-advocacy Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer has held Magnet® Recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient care since 2013 and several units have earned Beacon Awards for Excellence for employing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and patient and staff satisfaction. Our pediatric Level I Trauma Center and ER is the only Central Florida facility to provide the highest level of emergency trauma care exclusively to children, and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is the only facility in Florida to achieve Level I Children’s Surgical Verification and Level I Trauma Verification by the American College of Surgeons. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you. In collaboration with a physician, and according to the collaborative practice protocol provides inpatient management, consultations, and co-management of medical and surgical patients.

Requirements

MN or MSN or DNP or PhD or DNS degree in nursing.
Graduate of accredited physician assistant program.
APRN license in the state of Florida.
After July 1, 2006, licensure applicants are required to have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board.
Maintains current BLS certification.
Maintain current physician assistant licensure in State of Florida.
Maintain current BLS/healthcare certification.

Nice To Haves

Hematology/ Oncology Pediatrics experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, diagnostic studies and recognizes deviations from the normal. Then develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implements the treatment plan.
Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed, in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.
Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission, and discharge care in accordance with evidence based medicine.
Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care and outcomes.
Dictates and documents in an accurate and timely manner.
Performs H & P examinations and documents appropriately in the medical record. (Must be reviewed and countersigned by supervising medical staff member within 24 hours and may not be substituted for physician H & P).
Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services.
Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
Participates in the department weekend/ holiday rounding as required.
Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators.
Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to ordering diagnostic tests, prescreening patients, recording laboratory and diagnostic results, administering therapeutic interventions per trial protocols and documenting outcomes per hospital and trial protocols.
Uses clinical judgment and evidenced based medicine to order and schedule appropriate lab and radiology studies
Works with supervising physician to determine and place appropriate specialty consultations
Removes catheters, drains, sutures and staples
Assess patient for changes in status and capable of instituting appropriate interventions in sub-acute, acute and emergent situations
Notifies attending physician about unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation
Prescribes medications using evidence based medicine, clinical judgment and plan of care as discussed in rounds with attending physician
Writes and / or dictates concise thorough patient progress notes, consult notes, history and physical notes and clinical resumes. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Acts as a role model and resource person for staff.
Assists in teaching students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures.
Participates in review and revision of policies and procedures.
Establishes relationships with professional and other health-related groups within the community.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families.
Participates in basic science and clinical research projects.