Department: ONCPRO Surg ONC Physicians

Status: Full-Time

Title: Nurse Practitioner, NP, APP, Advanced Practice Provider, Physician Assistant, PA, PAC

ORLANDO HEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE
As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary
cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the regions adult
oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides
personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies,
and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports
physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative
diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on
Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations
and certifications in several areas including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology,
cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was
named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review 60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs list.
Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals
and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Floridas
east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000 team members honor our over 100-year legacy by
providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE
education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin
your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. Orlando
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Essential Functions

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, diagnostic studies and recognizes deviations from the normal. Then develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implements the treatment plan.
• Surgically close wounds, incision and drainage, debridement, dressing (the surgeon must remain in the immediate area).
• Scrub with collaborating surgeon in operating room
• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed
• Diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.
• Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with evidence based medicine.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care and outcomes
• Dictates and documents in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services
• Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Participates in the department call rotation and/or weekend/ holiday rounding as required.
• prescribe medication
• Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators
• Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to: ordering diagnostic tests, prescreening patients, recording laboratory and diagnostic results, administering therapeutic interventions per trial protocols and documenting outcomes per hospital and trial protocols.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Education/Training

Nurse Practitioner

• MN or MSN or DNP or PhD or DNS degree in nursing.

Physician Assistant

• Graduate of accredited physician assistant program.

Licensure/Certification

Nurse Practitioner

• APRN license in the state of Florida.
• After July 1, 2006, licensure applicants are required to have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board.
• Maintains current BLS certification.

Physician Assistant

• Maintain current physician assistant licensure in State of Florida.
• Maintain current BLS/healthcare certification.

Experience

• None