APRN/PA Clinic (Estero/Bonita)

WHY JOIN FCS 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. Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance. Summary Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients. PRIMARY TASKS AND 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 care post-discharge in accordance with written practice protocols. Based on findings, determine patients' eligibility for entry into clinical trials. Interpret and evaluate findings of studies/tests. Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician. Administer therapeutic measures / obtain specimens as prescribed. Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response and plan. Dictate or writes patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner. Assist in the management of 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 patients are receiving 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 in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records. Demonstrate a willingness to learn and to remain flexible in the changing healthcare environment. Assist staff in times of crisis or emergency. Meet with the public outside the institution and efficiently market and promote cancer treatment. Determine work priorities, assign work and insure 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. Adheres to FCS and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan. Other duties as requested. Keep work area and records neat and orderly. Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working manner. Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information as required by the HIPAA regulations. Assist 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 Leadership 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 Analysis & Critical Thinking Strong interpersonal skills to include 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 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 Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves professionally and respectfully and comply with all labor laws, workplace policies, 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. Screenings & Background #LI-HG1 #FCS-APP SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens. 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. FCS is a drug‑free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized. EEOC / EEO Statement Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (View email address on click.appcast.io) for further assistance. 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. Benefits Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage Vision & Dental Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Disability Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Pet Insurance Identity Theft Legal Insurance Workplace Policy Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute is a smoke‑free workplace. Smoking is not permitted on any FCS Campus or Property; employees may not smell of smoke while at work, FCS does not provide smoke breaks and there are no designated smoking areas on FCS Campus or Property. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized. #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute