Exciting Opportunity at Cancer Center of South Florida for a Hematology/Oncology APP with Melanoma Experience

The Hematology/Oncology APP functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a physician led health team and is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients. He/she demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses, specifically blood disorders, blood cancers, and solid tumor cancers along with cancer patients in active treatment. He/she is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice.

 

Essential Functions:  

• Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of oncology/hematology patients
• Establish medical diagnoses in collaboration with physician. 
• Oversee treatment infusions and supportive care needs. 
• Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive care, imaging, labs, procedures, and medications. 
• Provide appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues. 
• Communicates effectively with referring and primary health care providers. 
• Manage independent outpatient clinical practice and coverage for collaborating physicians. 
• Maintain clinical documentation according to group practice. 
• Participate in medical oncology/hematology specific clinical quality and research projects. 
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans and survivorship plans. 
• Participates in learning opportunities. 
• Provider is expected to participate in on-call and hospital rounds with physician on assigned days and additional coverage as needed, this is including and not limited to holidays, weekends, and week days. 

Qualifications: 

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.  

 

APRN: 

• Active RN and APNP 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. 

Must have:    

• Excellent oral and written communication skills - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.  
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions

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