APP Clinic (Leesburg)

Location: Leesburg South Office, United States of America

About FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. Associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training, and competitive wages. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages, including tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet insurance, and legal insurance.

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and nearly 100 locations, we utilize innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments to provide world-class cancer care. Recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients benefit from ground-breaking therapies in a community setting and may participate in national clinical research studies. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval. Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States, often leading the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients through interviews, health history, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
• Write prescriptions for medication, blood products, laboratory tests, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determine patient eligibility for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
• Interpret and evaluate findings of studies and tests.
• Relay appropriate patient care information 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.
• Document 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.
• Conduct or participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure 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 timely using appropriate forms and records.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to learn in a changing healthcare environment.
• Assist staff during crises or emergencies.
• Engage with the public to market and promote cancer treatment.
• Determine work priorities, assign tasks, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.
• Adhere to FCS and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and records.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information as required by HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in training new employees on related job duties.
• Work at any FCS location as directed by the collaborating physician to meet business needs.
• Work overtime when given sufficient notice.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, master’s degree in nursing, or post-master’s nurse practitioner certificate program.
• 0–3 years of experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• 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).
• BLS certified.

Skills

• Leadership skills to direct others toward objectives that contribute to successful patient treatment.
• Analytical skills to evaluate patients’ status and monitor the quality of care.
• Fiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenue.
• 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.
• Core competencies: Analysis & Critical Thinking, Patient-First Values, Accountability, Commitment & Care, Teamwork.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• 401-K match
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance

All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening, drug testing, and nicotine screening. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized. FCS is a drug-free workplace.