APRN/PA Clinic (Largo/Clearwater)

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are 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. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

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Summary:

Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

oAssess the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.

oWrite prescriptions for: medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and care post-discharge in accordance with written practice protocols.

oBased on findings, determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials.

oInterpret and evaluates findings of studies / tests.

oRelay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.

oAdminister therapeutic measures / obtains specimens as prescribed.

oDictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response and plan.

oDictate or writes patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.

oAssist in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care.

oConduct or participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure patients are receiving appropriate and quality care.

oProvide on-call coverage and performs hospital rounds as needed.

oTriage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation.

oDocument and reports care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records.

oDemonstrate a willingness to learn and to remain flexible in the changing health care environment.

oAssist staff in times of crisis or emergency.

oMeet with the public outside the institution and efficiently market and promote cancer treatment.

oDetermine work priorities, assign work and insure proper completion of work assignments.

oComply 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.

oOther duties as requested.

oKeep work area and records in a neat and orderly manner.

oMaintain all company equipment in a safe and working manner.

oMaintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times as required by the HIPAA regulations.

oAssist in training new employees to related job duties.

oWill be expected to work at any FCS location to help meet FCS business needs as directed by collaborating physician.

oWill be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

oGraduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, master’s degree in nursing or post-masters nurse practitioner certificate program OR Physician Assistant program.

o 0 - 3 Years Licensed as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

oCurrent license/registration to practice in the state of Florida, prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply

oCertification from Physician Assistant National Certification Program (PANCE), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation (ONCC).

oBLS certified

EXPERIENCE:

oLeadership skills necessary to direct others toward objectives that contribute to the successful treatment of patients. Analytical skills necessary to evaluate patients’ status, health care procedure / techniques and to monitor quality of patient care. Fiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenue. Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion while performing duties is essential.

CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Essential competencies and KSAs targeted to successfully performing in role:

oAnalysis & Critical Thinking

oStrong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication

oSolid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

oAbility to collaborate across various levels of management, departments and teams

oComfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physician population

VALUES:

oPatient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do

oAccountability – Taking responsibility for our actions

oCommitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action

oTeam – Working together, one team, one mission

Expectations for all Employees

Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, to comply with all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices. Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination, or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.

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SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action 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.

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