Brownwood)

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•The Villages, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The APRN/PA assists physicians in the care and teaching of patients at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute. The role involves assessing patients, interpreting diagnostic findings, developing and documenting care, administering prescribed therapeutic measures, and coordinating with collaborating physicians and multidisciplinary teams. The position may include on-call coverage, hospital rounds, work at any FCS location as directed by collaborating physicians, and overtime when sufficient notice is given. The role also includes assisting with staff training, work assignments, patient and family support, and promoting cancer treatment in the community.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Master’s degree in nursing or a post-master’s nurse practitioner certificate.
More than one year licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Current Florida license or registration to practice, 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 and techniques, and to monitor quality of care.
Fiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenue.
Sound judgment and discretion in performing duties.
Strong analysis and critical-thinking skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication.
Time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to collaborate across levels of management, departments, and teams.
Comfort negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physicians.

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 patient eligibility for clinical trials based on assessment findings.
Interpret and evaluate study and test results.
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, admissions, 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 ensure 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 promote cancer treatment.
Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure work assignments are properly completed.
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.
Perform other duties as requested.
Keep work areas and records neat and orderly.
Maintain company equipment safely and in working order.
Protect the confidentiality of patient and employee information as required by 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 requirement.