Date Posted: 2024-10-28
Country: United States of America
Location: Sarasota Cattlemen Office
WHY JOIN FCS At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages. Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval. Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients. Come join us today! RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in the care and management of patients participating in clinical trials, providing education and support throughout the treatment process. Collaborates with physicians and clinical research staff to administer therapeutic measures, manage clinical trials, and ensure compliance with regulations and protocols.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE - Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, master's degree in nursing, or post-masters nurse practitioner certificate program
- Current license to practice in Florida, with prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS - Certification from AANP, ANCC, or ONCC
- BLS certification
- Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership skills to direct others towards objectives
- Analytical skills to evaluate patient status and monitor quality of care
- Fiscal skills to manage costs and revenue
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS PATIENT CARE - Assess patient physical and psychosocial status through interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies
- Write prescriptions for medications, blood products, and diagnostic studies
- Assist in determining patient eligibility for clinical trials
- Interpret and evaluate findings of studies and tests
- Relay patient care information to collaborating physicians
CLINICAL TRIALS - Administer therapeutic measures and obtain specimens as prescribed
- Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians
- Assist in managing clinical trials, including adverse event reporting and compliance with Good Clinical Practices and Code of Federal Regulations
COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION - Document and report patient care in an accurate and timely manner
- Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation
- Meet with the public to market and promote cancer treatment
- Assist staff in times of crisis or emergency
- Conduct ongoing communication with research partners, trial sponsors, CROs, and IRBs
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES - Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments
- Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, and institutional policies
- Maintain accurate and organized records and equipment
- Assist in training new employees
- Manage toxicities of chemotherapy and its administration
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in oncology and knowledge of chemotherapeutic agents
- Ability to assist in training new employees
SCREENINGS - Background, drug, and nicotine screens Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing.
EEOC Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (...@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response. FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.