APRN/PA Clinic (Clermont)

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Clermont, 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 includes assessing patients’ physical and psychosocial status, interpreting diagnostic findings, providing prescribed therapeutic measures, documenting care, and coordinating with collaborating physicians and multidisciplinary teams. The position also supports patients and families through acute and chronic phases of care, helps determine eligibility for clinical trials, and may provide on-call coverage and hospital rounds. The employee may be directed by collaborating physicians to work at any FCS location to meet business needs and may be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice. The role also includes supporting staff during emergencies, assisting with training, maintaining a safe and orderly work area, and complying with applicable laws and FCS policies. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory background screening and drug testing; new hires must receive required vaccinations unless an exemption is approved.

Requirements

Graduate of 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; listed experience is 0–3 years.
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 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 care.
Fiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenue.
Sound judgment and discretion.
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.
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 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.
Dictate or write patient histories, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
Assist in managing family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
Conduct or participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds for assigned patients to support 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 proper completion of assignments.
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.
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 collaborating physicians to meet business needs.
Work overtime when given sufficient notice.