APRN/PA Clinic (Tavares)

Florida Cancer Specialists•Tavares, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute is hiring an APRN or PA to assist physicians in the care and teaching of patients. The role involves assessing patients, interpreting diagnostic findings, coordinating care with collaborating physicians, and providing treatment and follow-up in accordance with written practice protocols. The position may include clinical-trial eligibility assessment, patient triage, multidisciplinary rounds, hospital rounds, and on-call coverage. The employee may be directed to work at any FCS location to meet business needs and may be expected to work overtime with sufficient notice. The role also includes documenting patient care, communicating with referring physicians, supporting patients and families through acute and chronic phases of care, assisting staff during emergencies, and helping train new employees. Employees are expected to maintain confidentiality, comply with applicable laws and organizational policies, keep work areas and records orderly, and maintain company equipment. FCS describes its work as providing cancer care through clinical research, advanced treatments, and multidisciplinary teams.

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.
0–3 years licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
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 necessary to direct others toward objectives contributing to successful patient treatment.
Analytical skills to evaluate patient status and healthcare procedures or techniques, and to monitor quality of patient 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.
Professional and respectful conduct and compliance with labor laws, workplace policies, and practices.
Ability to complete required background screening and drug testing; 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, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care, in accordance with written practice protocols.
Determine patients' eligibility for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
Interpret and evaluate findings of 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 management of 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 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 in a safe and working manner.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Assist in training new employees in related job duties.
Work at any FCS location as directed by collaborating physicians to meet business needs.
Work overtime when given sufficient notice.