APRN​/PA Clinic; Inverness​/Lecanto

Overview

Summary:

Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients.

• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Write prescriptions for: medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and care post-discharge in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
• Interpret and evaluate findings of studies/tests.
• Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Administer therapeutic measures and obtain specimens as prescribed.
• Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response and plan.
• Dictate or write patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
• Assist in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care.
• Conduct or participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure patients are receiving appropriate and quality care.
• Provide on-call coverage and perform hospital rounds as needed.
• Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation.
• Document and report care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and remain flexible in the changing health care environment.
• Assist staff in times of crisis or emergency.
• Meet with the public outside the institution and efficiently market and promote cancer treatment.
• Determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law; adhere to FCS policies and procedures including IT policies and Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Other duties as requested; keep work area and records neat and orderly.
• Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working manner.
• Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times as required by HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in training new employees to related job duties.
• May be required to work at any FCS location and overtime as needed.

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, master’s degree in nursing or post-masters nurse practitioner certificate program.
• 0 - 3 years experience;
  Licensed as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current license/registration to practice in the state of Florida, prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply.
• Certification from American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation (ONCC).
• BLS certification.

• Leadership skills to direct others toward patient treatment objectives; analytical skills to evaluate patient status and care delivery; fiscal skills to monitor costs and revenue.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Essential KSAs: analysis and critical thinking; strong interpersonal skills; effective verbal and written communication; time management and task prioritization; collaboration across management levels and teams; negotiation with physician population.

• Patient First;
  Accountability;
  Commitment & Care;
  Team.

• Medical and prescription drug coverage; vision and dental insurance; life Insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts and health savings account; PTO; 401(k) retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; EAP; pet, legal, identity theft and other insurance options.

This role is within a Community Oncology practice; FCS is smoke-free; medical marijuana cards are not recognized. EEO/AA employer; accommodations may be provided for applicants. For accommodation requests, contact the recruiter.