APRN/PA Clinic (Trinity)

Florida Cancer Specialists•New Port Richey, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The APRN/PA Clinic role assists physicians in the care and teaching of patients at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute. The position assesses patients’ physical and psychosocial status, interprets diagnostic findings, supports treatment and follow-up, and communicates patient-care information to collaborating physicians. It also participates in clinical-trial eligibility decisions, multidisciplinary rounds, patient triage, hospital rounds, and on-call coverage as needed. The role documents patient care and coordinates follow-up with referring physicians. It supports patients and families through acute and chronic phases of care, helps train new employees, and may direct work assignments. The employee may be assigned to any FCS location as business needs require and is expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, patient privacy requirements, and FCS policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a master’s degree in nursing or a post-master’s nurse practitioner certificate, or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current Florida license or registration to practice, with prescriptive privileges or eligibility to apply.
Certification from AANP, ANCC, or ONCC for nurse practitioners, or NCCPA certification for physician assistants.
BLS certification.
Zero to three years licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
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.
Analysis and critical-thinking skills.
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.
Ability to negotiate problems and explore solutions with physicians.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
Write prescriptions and orders for medications, 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 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, 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 in a timely manner 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 assignments are completed properly.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and FCS and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Recovery Plan.
Keep the work area and records neat and orderly.
Maintain company equipment safely and in working condition.
Maintain 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 the collaborating physician to meet business needs.
Work overtime when given sufficient notice.
Perform other duties as requested.