APP Outpatient/Surgery- Surgical Oncology in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida at Cancer Center of South Florida PLLC

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides comprehensive care to patients within the assigned oncology specialty in collaboration with a physician-led healthcare team. Responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, patient education, and health promotion within the scope of practice and applicable collaborative practice agreement. The APP partners with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care and supports quality improvement, education, and research initiatives.

Hematology/Oncology APP is dedicated to assisting patients and their families as they cope with various forms of cancer. The Hematology/Oncology APP is trained to manage the physical and psychological needs of the oncology patient and his or her family. They will provide primary, acute or tertiary care in a variety of medical settings including but not limited to private practice, hospitals, cancer care centers, and palliative care centers. They may also work collaboratively with educational programs on cancer prevention and similar topics.

CORE ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive and episodic health history reviews and physical assessments of oncology patients with acute, chronic, and/or complex health conditions.
• Assist with specialty-specific procedures and treatments, as applicable to the assigned practice area.
• Establish medical diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Assess, monitor, and manage treatment-related symptoms, supportive care needs, and patient response to therapy.
• Write orders within the limits of the applicable collaborative practice agreement and scope of practice, including medications, supportive therapies, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, procedures, and other specialty-specific treatments.
• Coordinate and facilitate patient care across the continuum of oncology services.
• Provide clinical guidance and direction to nursing and clinical support staff regarding patient care issues.
• Communicate effectively with referring providers, primary care providers, specialists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Manage an independent outpatient clinical practice within the scope of practice and provide coverage for collaborating physicians, as assigned.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in specialty-specific quality improvement initiatives, clinical research activities, and performance improvement projects, as applicable.
• Educate patients and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, symptom management, preventive care, wellness, and survivorship.
• Participate in continuing education, professional development, and organizational learning opportunities.
• Participate in assigned call responsibilities, inpatient rounding, and cross-coverage as required by the practice, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and other scheduled coverage

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Nurse Practitioner: Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program OR
• Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from accredited PA Program.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSE OR REGISTRATION

APRN:

• Active RN and APRN license in State of Florida.
• Active board certification as a NP in: Adult; Adult/Gerontology, Acute Care; Family.

OR

PA:

• Active PA license in State of Florida.
• Active PA board certification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

• Oncology experience preferred
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Practice Management (PM) softwares, Microsoft Office Applications, and the ability to operate basic Internet software.