What are the responsibilities and job description for the APRN / PA-C – Moffitt Ocala Clinic - Medical Oncology position at Moffitt Cancer Center?
Summary
APRN / PA-C - Moffitt Ocala Clinic
Based at the Moffitt Ocala Clinic, this outpatient Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position provides patient care under the auspices of the Moffitt Medical Group (MMG), supports department Medical Oncologists patients, and serves as member of the academic medical enterprise; advancing the institutional mission of contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer.
Position Highlights
APRN / PA-C - Moffitt Ocala Clinic
Based at the Moffitt Ocala Clinic, this outpatient Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position provides patient care under the auspices of the Moffitt Medical Group (MMG), supports department Medical Oncologists patients, and serves as member of the academic medical enterprise; advancing the institutional mission of contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer.
Position Highlights
- Assists physicians with the evaluation, management, and treatment of a wide spectrum of patients from all medical oncology disciplines.
- Works within a defined scope of practice and under the authority of supervising physician(s) or by specific protocol(s).
- Clinical professional who demonstrates a passion for our mission, and who takes pride in delivering world-class patient care in a collaborative, learning environment.
- The successful candidate will be a superior communicator, an engaged team member, and a knowledgeable, patient focused provider.
- Provides patient care as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with many specialists to coordinate and optimize patient care.
- Correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential or working diagnosis.
- Formulates treatment plans for medical conditions within scope of practice.
- May perform minor surgical procedures within scope of practice.
- Prescribes oral and IV medications when appropriate, within the scope of practice.
- Documents patient care in accordance with medical staff rules.
- Manages acute medical issues related to chemotherapeutic infusions and rapid responses on campus.
- Bachelor's degree at minimum; master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited Advanced Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant program.
- Active FL medical license (or the ability to obtain one) and certification by the appropriate accreditation body.
- Active BLS & active ACLS (must be AHA approved)
- Experience in oncology or general internal medicine; specific experience preferred.