APRN/PA (Wesley Chapel)

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Wesley Chapel, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute is hiring an APRN/PA to assist physicians in the care and teaching of patients. The role involves assessing patients’ physical and psychosocial status, interpreting diagnostic findings, developing and documenting care, and coordinating with the collaborating physician. The APRN/PA may determine clinical-trial eligibility, provide treatment and follow-up, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and support patients and families through acute and chronic phases of care. The position includes on-call coverage and hospital rounds as needed, patient triage, and work at any FCS location as directed by the collaborating physician. The employee may be required to work overtime with sufficient notice. The role also includes helping train new employees, supporting staff during emergencies, promoting cancer treatment in the community, and maintaining compliance with patient privacy, safety, and organizational policies. Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute provides cancer care through a network of physicians, advanced practice providers, and locations, and offers patients access to clinical trials and research studies. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory background screening and drug testing. New hires must receive required vaccinations, including influenza, unless an exemption is approved.

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.
0–3 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 and techniques, and to 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 the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to collaborate across management levels, departments, and teams.
Comfort negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physicians.
Ability to learn and remain flexible in a changing healthcare environment.

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 study and test findings.
Communicate relevant 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.
Document patient histories, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
Assist patients and families with family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of 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.
Accurately and promptly document and report care 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 work assignments are completed properly.
Comply with applicable 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 order.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient and employee information in accordance with HIPAA.
Assist in training new employees in related job duties.
Work at any FCS location as directed by the collaborating physician to meet business needs.
Work overtime when given sufficient notice.