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The US Oncology Network•Ocala, FL

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Florida Cancer Affiliates/Ocala Oncology Center is seeking a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner with Oncology Experience to join their team. This role involves rounding at local Ocala hospitals for weekend coverage and hospital coverage. The Nurse Practitioner will work under the supervision or in collaboration with practice physicians, providing care to individuals, families, and patient groups dealing with cancer or other related diagnoses. Care may be delivered in clinic or virtually via telemedicine. Responsibilities encompass prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research. The role may involve serving as a direct caregiver, health care consultant, patient educator, administrator, or researcher. The position requires ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards, and supporting the US Oncology Compliance Program.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
Entry-level position typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years post MSN experience, preferably in oncology.
RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.
OR Physician Assistant Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.
Entry-level position typically requires 0-3 years of experience as a practicing Physician Assistant, preferably in oncology.
Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state.
Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.
OR Clinical Nurse Specialist Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
Entry-level position typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years of post-MSN experience, preferably in oncology.
RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

Oncology Experience

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients.
Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response and prescribes therapies as indicated.
Performs procedures after appropriate training.
Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Incorporates the developing knowledge of evidence-based research into clinical practice.
Develops knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
May provide case management for patients and their families, given limited knowledge of community resources.
May promote/provide staff education.
Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliated hospitals and weekend or after-hour calls.
Other duties as assigned.