APRN

Summary

Aids the physician in patient care and education.

• Assesses physical and psychosocial status of patients through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
• Writes prescriptions for medications, blood products, based on lab results, diagnostic and follow-up studies, and therapeutic measures, following established protocols.
• Determines patient eligibility for clinical trial participation.
• Interprets and evaluates study/test findings and communicates relevant patient care information to collaborating physicians.
• Administers therapeutic measures and collects 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 quality patient care.
• Triage patients based on urgency of physician evaluation.
• Documents and reports care accurately and timely using appropriate forms and records.
• Showcases willingness to learn and adapt to the evolving healthcare environment.
• Assists staff during crises or emergencies.
• Maintains a professional demeanor and promotes cancer treatment to the public.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting FCS business needs.
• Works overtime as required.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, master’s degree in nursing, or post-masters nurse practitioner certificate program.
• 9+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current license/registration to practice in the state of Florida, including 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.

Qualifications

• Licenses and certifications as outlined above.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate patients' status, health care procedures, and monitor patient care quality.
• Fiscal skills to manage and control costs and revenues.
• Sound judgment and discretion in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Solid time management and prioritization skills.
• Collaboration across various levels of management, departments, and teams.
• Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with the physician population.
• Commitment to patient care and the FCS vision.
• Teamwork and commitment to the FCS mission.

Skills

• Analysis & Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Flexibility

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Varies based on FCS business needs.

Company Information

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 offers world-class cancer care, including access to clinical trials and innovative treatments. FCS is recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award.

About the Role

Assists the physician in patient care and education, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.