Date Posted: 2024-10-03
Country: United States of America
Location: Englewood Office
WHY JOIN FCSAt 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.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCSSince 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 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.
Come join us today!
Summary:
Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients.
PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
- Write 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.
- Determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
- Interpret and evaluate findings of studies/tests.
- Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
- Administer therapeutic measures/obtains specimens as prescribed.
- Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
- Dictate or write 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 appropriate and quality care.
- Provide on-call coverage and perform hospital rounds as needed.
- Triage patients to determine 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 health care 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 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.
- Other duties as requested.
- Keep work area and records in a neat and orderly manner.
- Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working manner.
- Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times as required by HIPAA regulations.
- Assist in training new employees to related job duties.
- Work at any FCS location to help meet FCS business needs as directed by collaborating physician.
- 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 procedures/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 perform in the role:
- 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 in a professional and respectful manner, to comply with all labor laws, workplace policy, and workplace practices.
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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. FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/nicotine testing.
EEOC: 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 (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) 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.
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