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Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Spring Hill, 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, evaluates diagnostic findings, provides and documents care, and supports treatment planning, including determining eligibility for clinical trials. The position also coordinates with collaborating physicians, patients’ families, referring providers, and multidisciplinary care teams. The clinician may provide on-call coverage, conduct hospital rounds, triage patients, and work at any FCS location as directed by the collaborating physician. The role includes helping train employees, supporting staff during emergencies, and promoting cancer treatment in the community. Employees must follow applicable laws, HIPAA requirements, and FCS policies and procedures. Overtime may be required when sufficient notice is provided.

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.
Current BLS certification.
Leadership skills to direct others toward objectives that support 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.
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 conduct oneself professionally and respectfully and comply with labor laws, workplace policies, and practices.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
Write prescriptions for medications, blood products based on laboratory results, routine 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 findings from studies and tests.
Communicate appropriate patient-care information to the collaborating physician.
Administer prescribed therapeutic measures and obtain specimens.
Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians summarizing treatment, response, and plans.
Document patient histories, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
Help patients and families manage 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 conduct 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 to market 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 and Disaster Recovery Plan policies.
Keep work areas and records neat and orderly, and maintain company equipment in safe 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.