APRN/PA Clinic (Venice/Englewood)

Summary

Aids physicians in patient care and education.

• Assesses patients' physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
• Writes 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.
• Determines patients' eligibility for entry into clinical trials.
• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Administers therapeutic measures / obtains specimens as prescribed.
• Drafts follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
• Drafts or writes patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
• Assists in managing family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care.
• Conducts or participates in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure they are receiving appropriate and quality care.
• Triage patients to determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
• Documents and reports care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and remain flexible in the changing healthcare environment.
• Assists staff in times of crisis or emergency.
• Meets with the public outside the institution and efficiently markets and promotes cancer treatment.
• Determines work priorities, assigns work, and ensures proper completion of work assignments.
• Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient's rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.
• Adheres to FCS and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Other duties as requested.
• Keeps work area and records neat and orderly.
• Maintains all company equipment in a safe and working manner.
• Maintains and ensures the confidentiality of all patient and employee information as required by the HIPAA regulations.
• Assists in training new employees to related job duties.
• Will be expected to work at any FCS location to help meet FCS business needs as directed by collaborating physicians.
• Will be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime.

Education/Certifications & Licenses

• 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, prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply
• Certification from American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation (ONCC)
• BLS certified

Experience

• Led others toward objectives that contribute to the successful treatment of patients.
• Analyzed and evaluated patients' status, health care procedures/techniques, and monitored the quality of patient care.
• Maintained fiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenue.
• Exercised sound judgment and discretion while performing duties.

Core Competencies, Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Analysis & Critical Thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication
• Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Collaborated across various levels of management, departments, and teams
• Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physician population
• Values Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
• Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions
• Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action
• Team – Working together, one team, one mission

Expectations for All Employees

• Regularly conduct themselves professionally and respectfully
• Comply with all labor laws, workplace policies, and workplace practices
• Bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination, or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department