APP I- Clinic PRN (Hourly)

Summary

Aids the physician in patient care and education.

• Assesses physical and psychosocial patient status through interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Writes prescriptions for medications, blood products, based on lab results, diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care, following established protocols.
• Determines patient eligibility for clinical trial entry.
• Interprets and evaluates study/test findings and communicates patient care information to collaborating physicians.
• Administers therapeutic measures/specimens as prescribed.
• Drafts follow-up letters to referring physicians summarizing treatment, response, and plans.
• Drafts or writes patient history, admission, progress, and discharge notes promptly.
• Supports family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic patient care phases.
• Participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds to ensure appropriate and high-quality patient care.
• Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation.
• Documents and reports care accurately and promptly using appropriate forms and records.
• Show willingness to learn and adapt to the evolving healthcare environment.
• Assists staff during crises or emergencies.
• Engages with the public to market and promote cancer treatment.
• Determine work priorities, assign tasks, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Comply with federal and state laws and regulations regarding patient privacy, rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.
• Adhere to FCS and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Maintain work area and records in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain and ensure confidentiality of all patient and employee information as required by HIPAA regulations.
• Train new employees on related job duties.
• Work at any FCS location as directed by the collaborating physician.
• Work overtime as required.

About the Role

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is a leading provider of cancer care since 1984, with over 250 physicians and 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants. FCS is recognized by ASCO for its extensive clinical trials participation and is one of the largest clinical research organizations in the US. The position involves assisting physicians in patient care and education, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and maintaining confidentiality of patient information.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status through various methods.
• Write prescriptions based on medical evaluations.
• Determine patient eligibility for clinical trials.
• Evaluate and communicate patient care information.
• Administer therapeutic measures and obtain specimens.
• Draft follow-up letters and patient notes.
• Support family dynamics and coping mechanisms.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Triage patients for urgent care.
• Document and report care accurately.
• Show willingness to learn and adapt.
• Assist staff during crises or emergencies.
• Engage with the public to market and promote cancer treatment.
• Work at any FCS location as directed.
• Work overtime as required.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, master's degree in nursing, or post-masters nurse practitioner certificate program.
• 0-3 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current license/registration to practice in the state of Florida, with prescriptive privileges or eligibility to apply.
• Certification from AANP, ANCC, or ONCC.
• BLS certified.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication.
• Solid time management and prioritization abilities.
• Collaborative leadership skills to direct others towards patient care objectives.
• Experience in evaluating patients' status, health care procedures, and monitoring quality of care.
• Fiscal skills to manage and control costs and revenue.
• Sound judgment and discretion in problem-solving and decision-making.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across various levels of management and departments.
• Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with the physician population.
• Commitment to patient care and the FCS mission.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the evolving healthcare environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package.
• Tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

Pay

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate patient care needs.

Screenings

• Background, drug, and nicotine screenings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.