What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Breast Surgical Oncology - Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center position at Baptist Health?
Job Summary
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center located in beautiful Northeast Florida is actively seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our distinguished Breast Surgical Oncology team. Baptist MD Anderson brings an unprecedented level of oncology care to Northeast Florida and provides providers an appealing blend of community focused patient care and the benefit of an academic-oriented model. Baptist Health is proud to be the region’s most preferred healthcare provider, one of only seven unique health systems in the United States chosen to replicate MD Anderson Cancer Center’s multidisciplinary and proven model of care, and the Southeast patient care hub for MD Anderson Cancer Network®, a program of MD Anderson.
Baptist MD Anderson has opened a 330,000 square foot patient-centered, state-of-the-art facility dedicated solely to the full spectrum of oncology care.
What You Can Expect
- Inpatient: The APP acts as the surgical first assist in the OR.
- The APP is responsible for: independent rounding on patients in the acute post operative phase who are admitted to the hospital, post operative wound care and pain management, timely collaboration with consulting physicians, coordinates discharge from the hospital, evaluation of new consults
- Outpatient: Evaluates new and existing patients in collaboration with staff physicians, as well as multidisciplinary team, completes outpatient documentation in a timely fashion, performs clinic procedures as applicable.
- Hours: Monday – Friday
- Shared night and weekend call.
- Home call for breast surgical oncology service during the week.
- Weekend call with inpatient rounding as well as OR coverage for stat or emergency cases.
What You Will Need
- Certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant Required
- Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) Required
- Surgical experience required – First assist preferred
Education Required
MS
Experience
- Clinical Experience
License and Certification
- Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) - Board of Medicine
- Driver's License - DMV
- Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - NCCPA
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - State Nursing Boards
- Registered Nurse Certified (RNC) - NCC
Location
Downtown - BMDA Building
1301 Palm Ave
Jacksonville, , 32207
Why Baptist Health?
There's no better place to practice your passion than here on Florida's First Coast.
Reputation
Physicians and providers choose Baptist Health because of our outstanding reputation for quality, safety, and excellence in patient care. Our modern facilities and offices provide a supportive and advanced environment where you can succeed in delivering top-notch care to our patients.
Local Governance
Baptist Health stands out from the rest in Northeast Florida as the only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health care system. This unique distinction ensures that money stays in the region and is reinvested into our health care services, hospitals, cutting-edge technology, skilled staff and community programs, all with the aim of improving the health and wellness of our community.
Belonging
Baptist Health is committed to fostering belonging and respect, where differences and new ideas make us stronger and all people feel valued. One way we do this is by bringing together those who share common interests or life experiences through 10+ Employee Resource Groups.
More Reasons to Choose Baptist Connect with a Recruiter