Senior APP

Location: Bradenton Cancer Center, United States of America

About FCS

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, FCS utilizes 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. Patients benefit from ground-breaking therapies in a community setting and may participate in national clinical research studies. The majority of new cancer drugs approved in the U.S. over the past five years were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval. Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, FCS is one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States and often leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering new therapies.

At FCS, we believe our people are our strength and invest in their professional growth. Associates benefit from significant opportunities for career advancement, training, and competitive wages, along with comprehensive benefits packages including tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet insurance, and legal insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
• Write prescriptions for medication and blood products based on laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determine patients' eligibility for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
• Interpret and evaluate findings of studies/tests and relay appropriate information regarding patient care 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 patients’ care.
• Conduct or participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure appropriate and 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 work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s 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 all company equipment is kept in safe and working condition.
• Maintain 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 collaborating physicians 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-masters nurse practitioner certificate program.
• 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.
• Leadership skills to direct others toward objectives that contribute to successful patient treatment.
• Analytical skills to evaluate patients’ status and monitor quality of care.
• Fiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenue.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.

Skills

• Strong analysis and critical thinking.
• Excellent 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.
• Patient-first mindset, keeping the patient at the center of all actions.
• Accountability and commitment to upholding FCS’s vision through every action.
• Team-oriented, working together toward one mission.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits packages.
• 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. Required vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, are mandatory barring an approved exemption. FCS is a drug-free workplace, and medical marijuana cards are not recognized.