APP Hospitalist (Gainesville)

Florida Cancer Specialists•Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The APP Hospitalist assists physicians in the care and teaching of patients at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute. The role assesses and monitors patients, administers or arranges care, supports clinical trial eligibility decisions, communicates with collaborating physicians, and documents patient care. The position also participates in multidisciplinary rounds, provides on-call coverage and hospital rounds as needed, and may work at any FCS location as directed by collaborating physicians. The employee may be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice. The role requires a graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program, a master’s degree in nursing or a post-master’s nurse practitioner certificate, applicable Florida licensure and prescribing privileges or eligibility to apply, professional certification, and BLS certification. Candidates should bring sound judgment, analytical and leadership skills, effective communication, time management, and the ability to collaborate across teams. Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute describes itself as a provider of professional opportunities, career advancement, training, and competitive wages. The organization provides cancer care through a network of physicians, advanced practice providers, and locations, and participates in clinical research in partnership with Sarah Cannon.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program; master’s degree in nursing or a post-master’s nurse practitioner certificate program.
0–3 years licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Current license or registration to practice in Florida, with prescriptive privileges or eligibility to apply.
Certification from PANCE, AANP, ANCC, or ONCC.
Current 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.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
Strong interpersonal skills, including 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 comply with workplace policies, labor laws, and professional conduct expectations.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, examinations, and diagnostic studies.
Write prescriptions for medication and blood products in accordance with laboratory results, diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, post-discharge care, and written practice protocols.
Determine patient eligibility for clinical trials based on findings.
Interpret and evaluate study and test findings.
Communicate relevant 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.
Remain willing to learn and flexible in a changing healthcare environment.
Assist staff during crises or emergencies.
Meet with the public outside the institution and market and promote cancer treatment.
Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure assignments are completed properly.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and FCS and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Recovery Plan.
Perform other duties as requested.
Keep the work area and records neat and orderly.
Maintain company equipment safely and in working order.
Protect the confidentiality of patient and employee information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
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 required overtime.