Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) Medical Oncology

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Position Summary

The APRN/PA works in collaboration with physicians and other patient care team members, in an active practice to deliver health care services to patients and families. Provides direct patient care. Performs procedures and prescribes medications under protocol. Provides patient education and counseling. Participates in the marketing, evaluation and growth at JMC. The position will support the physician plus assisting as first assist in the OR. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in collaboration with physicians and patient care team members.
• Perform procedures and prescribe medications under protocol.
• Provide patient education and counseling.
• Participate in marketing, evaluation, and growth initiatives at Jupiter Medical Center.
• Support physicians and assist as first assist in the OR.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Team Member Competencies

• Establishing Relationships: Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances to collaborate within the department and organization. Relates to all kinds of people regardless of background.
• Peer Support: Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge and skills needed to accomplish tasks and solve problems.
• Inspiring and Motivating Others: Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and teamwork toward goal accomplishments.
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence: Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions appropriately and leads others with adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
• Acting with Integrity: Interacts with others in a direct and truthful manner, ensuring confidence in individual and organizational motives. Acts consistently with personal and organizational values.
• Being a Champion for Change and Innovation: Supports people in trying new things, thinks creatively, and adapts to change.
• Communicating Effectively: Speaks and writes clearly, tailoring messages to fit the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact and diplomacy.
• Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Treats all people with dignity and respect, challenges bias, and encourages practices that support cultural diversity.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Degree.
• Licensure in the State of Florida as APRN/RN or Physician Assistant.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Demonstrates high-quality case management abilities and clinical competency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
• Frequently assist in lifting patients and heavy equipment.
• Ability to push/pull up to 40 lbs, carry and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and be detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.

Threshold Requirements

• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service, and health requirements, including attendance at new employee orientation.
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

This is not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require other or different tasks when circumstances change.