APRN/PA Clinic (Tavares)

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Tavares, 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 assesses patients’ physical and psychosocial status, supports treatment and follow-up, evaluates diagnostic findings, and communicates patient-care information to collaborating physicians. The position also contributes to clinical trial eligibility decisions, multidisciplinary care, patient and family support, documentation, staff training, and the promotion of cancer treatment. The employee may be assigned to any FCS location as directed by collaborating physicians and may be required to work overtime with sufficient notice.

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.
Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; the posting specifies 0–3 years.
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 to monitor quality of care.
Fiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenue.
Sound judgment and discretion in performing duties.
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.
Willingness to learn and remain flexible in a changing healthcare environment.
Professional and respectful conduct, and compliance with labor laws and workplace policies and practices.
Successful completion of required background and drug screenings; 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 assessment findings.
Interpret and evaluate study and test findings.
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 help 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.
Assist staff during crises or emergencies.
Meet with the public outside the institution and promote cancer treatment.
Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure assignments are properly completed.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including those related to 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.
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.
Perform other duties as requested.