APRN/PA Clinic (Clermont)

Florida Cancer Specialists•Tavares, FL

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, interprets test findings, administers prescribed therapeutic measures, and communicates appropriate patient-care information to collaborating physicians. The APRN/PA also supports clinical trial eligibility decisions, patient and family coping, multidisciplinary care, patient triage, and follow-up documentation. The position includes on-call coverage and hospital rounds as needed, may require work at any FCS location as directed, and may require overtime with sufficient notice. The role also includes coordinating work priorities and assignments, supporting staff in emergencies, helping train new employees, promoting cancer treatment to the public, and maintaining accurate and confidential records and equipment. Employees are expected to follow applicable laws and FCS policies, including privacy and safety requirements, and to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully.

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 Florida license or registration to practice, with prescriptive privileges or eligibility to apply.
Certification from PANCE, AANP, ANCC, or ONCC.
BLS certification.
Leadership skills necessary 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.
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.
Ability to negotiate problems and explore solutions with physicians.
Professional and respectful conduct and compliance with labor laws and workplace policies and practices.

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 results and care protocols.
Determine patients’ eligibility for clinical trials based on findings.
Interpret and evaluate findings from 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.
Prepare 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 care.
Conduct or participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds for assigned patients.
Provide on-call coverage and perform hospital rounds as needed.
Triage patients to determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
Accurately and promptly document and report care 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.
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 in related job duties.
Work at any FCS location as directed to meet business needs.
Work overtime when given sufficient notice.
Perform other duties as requested.