APRN​/PA Clinic; Naples

Overview

Assists the physician in the care and teaching of patients.

• 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 care post‑discharge in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determine patients’ eligibility for entry into clinical trials.
• Interpret and evaluate findings of studies and 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.
• Write patient history, 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.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure appropriate and 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.
• Assist staff during crises or emergencies.
• Represent the organization to the public, promoting cancer treatment services.
• Prioritize work, assign tasks, and ensure proper completion of assignments.
• Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations regarding patient privacy, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.
• Adhere to department policies and procedures, including IT policies and disaster recovery plans.
• Keep work area and records neat and orderly; maintain equipment in a safe condition.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information per HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in training new employees for related job duties.
• Work at any facility location as directed by collaborating physicians.
• Work overtime when provided sufficient notice of required overtime.

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, master’s degree in nursing, or post‑masters nurse practitioner certificate program.
• Current license/registration to practice in the state of Florida with prescriptive privileges or eligibility to apply.
• Certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation (ONCC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Leadership skills to direct others toward objectives that contribute to successful patient treatment.
• Analytical skills to evaluate patients’ status, healthcare procedures/techniques, and monitor quality of patient care.
• Fiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenue.
• Sound judgment and discretion while performing duties.

• Analysis and critical thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication.
• Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments, and teams.
• Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with the physician population.

• Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do.
• Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions.
• Commitment & Care – Upholding organizational vision through every action.
• Team – Working together as one team, one mission.

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity. The organization is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

• Background, drug, and nicotine screening.
• Vaccinations, including influenza, are required for all new hires.
• FCS is a drug‑free workplace; all new hires will be subject to drug/nicotine testing.
• Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Vision and dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness coverage
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Pet insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Legal insurance