APP Hospitalist (Gainesville)

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Gainesville, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The APP Hospitalist assists physicians in the care and teaching of patients at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute. The role assesses patients’ physical and psychosocial status, interprets diagnostic findings, supports treatment and clinical-trial eligibility decisions, and communicates patient-care information to collaborating physicians. The APP also provides hospital rounds and on-call coverage as needed, participates in multidisciplinary care, documents patient records, and supports patients and families through acute and chronic phases of care. The position may require work at any FCS location as directed by collaborating physicians to meet business needs. The employee may be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice. The role also includes supporting staff during emergencies, helping train new employees, promoting cancer treatment to the public, and maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and FCS policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program; master’s degree in nursing or a post-master’s nurse practitioner certificate program.
Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; 0–3 years of experience stated.
Current license or registration to practice in Florida, with prescriptive privileges or eligibility to apply.
Certification from PANCE, AANP, ANCC, or ONCC.
BLS certification.
Leadership skills to direct others toward objectives that contribute to successful patient treatment.
Analytical skills to evaluate patient status and healthcare procedures or techniques and monitor quality of patient care.
Fiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenue.
Sound judgment and discretion in performing duties.
Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication.
Time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to collaborate across management levels, departments, and teams.
Comfort negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physicians.
Ability to conduct oneself professionally and respectfully and comply with labor laws, workplace policies, and practices.
Successful completion of required background and drug screening; new hires must receive required vaccinations unless an exemption is approved.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
Write prescriptions for medication and blood products based on laboratory results, diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care, in accordance with written practice protocols.
Determine patients’ eligibility for clinical trials based on findings.
Interpret and evaluate findings of studies and tests.
Relay appropriate patient-care information to the collaborating physician.
Administer therapeutic measures and obtain specimens as prescribed.
Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians summarizing treatment, response, and plan.
Dictate or write patient histories, admission notes, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
Assist with family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
Conduct or participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds for assigned patients to support appropriate, quality care.
Provide on-call coverage and perform hospital rounds as needed.
Triage patients to determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
Document and report care accurately and promptly using appropriate forms and records.
Assist staff during crises or emergencies.
Meet with the public outside the institution and promote cancer treatment.
Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure completion of work assignments.
Comply with federal and state laws and regulations concerning patient privacy and rights, personnel, safety, labor, and employment.
Follow FCS and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Recovery Plan.
Keep work areas and records neat and orderly, and maintain company equipment in safe working condition.
Protect the confidentiality of patient and employee information in accordance with HIPAA.
Assist in training new employees on related job duties.
Work at any FCS location as directed by collaborating physicians to meet business needs.
Work overtime when given sufficient notice of the required overtime.
Perform other duties as requested.