Urology APP

About the role

Cancer Care of North Florida is a member of the Navista alliance, which is a company of Cardinal Health. Navista provides support, technology, and resources to independent community urology & oncology practices. As a member, Cancer Care of North Florida receives support to remain independent while enhancing its ability to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to its community.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs physical examinations applying the medical model and nursing process to patient care problems.
• Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings, consulting with physician advisor when indicated; evaluates diagnoses, and manages certain illnesses and conditions.
• Orders appropriate laboratory studies; identifies appropriate pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic interventions; refers or consults with other physicians.
• Conducts hospital consults & participates in rounding of inpatients if needed.
• Develops and implements patient education activities.
• Buils trusting relationships with patients and referring providers.
• Provides leadership in care coordination and serves as a clinical resource.
• Enhances professional growth through reviewing current literature, attending educational meetings, and workshops.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Master's Degree as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Studies
• Current Florida Registered Nurse license
• Florida Nurse Practitioner License
• Florida Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Furnishing License within 6 months of hire
• DEA within 6 months of hire
• National Nurse Practitioner Board or Physician Assistant Certification through accrediting body
• Current Basic Life Support
• EMR / computer skills
• 2+ year commitment preferred
• Mission-driven towards comprehensive patient care, i.e., a desire to develop depth in caring for patient as a whole and setting down roots in the provider community.
• Bilingual skills preferred
• Calm under pressure; problem-solving skills
• Clinical curiosity

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Navista offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being: medical, dental and vision coverage, Paid time off plan, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), 401k, Short- and long-term disability coverage, Work-Life resources, Paid parental leave, Healthy lifestyle programs.