Date Posted:
2026-03-05Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
Estero OfficeAt 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.
Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence.Ā With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network.Ā Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care.Ā 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!
Summary:
Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients.
PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
oAssess the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
oWrite prescriptions for:Ā medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and care post-discharge in accordance with written practice protocols.
oBased on findings, determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials.
oInterpret and evaluates findings of studies / tests.
oRelay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
oAdminister therapeutic measures / obtains specimens as prescribed.
oDictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response and plan.
oDictate or writes patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
oAssist in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patientsā care.
oConduct or participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure patients are receiving appropriate and quality care.
oProvide on-call coverage and performs hospital rounds as needed.
oTriage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation.
oDocument and reports care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records.
oDemonstrate a willingness to learn and to remain flexible in the changing health care environment.
oAssist staff in times of crisis or emergency.
oMeet with the public outside the institution and efficiently market and promote cancer treatment.
oDetermine work priorities, assign work and insure proper completion of work assignments.
oComply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patientĀ Ā privacy, patientās rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.Ā Adheres to FCS and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.
oOther duties as requested.
oKeep work area and records in a neat and orderly manner.
oMaintain all company equipment in a safe and working manner.
oMaintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times as required by the HIPAA regulations.
oAssist in training new employees to related job duties.
oWill be expected to work at any FCS location to help meet FCS business needs as directed by collaborating physician.
oWill be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
oGraduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, masterās degree in nursing or post-masters nurse practitioner certificate program
oĀ Ā Ā 0 - 3 Years Licensed as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
oCurrent license/registration to practice in the state of Florida, prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply
oCertification from American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation (ONCC).
oBLS certified
EXPERIENCE:
oLeadership skills necessary to direct others toward objectives that contribute to the successful treatment of patients. Analytical skills necessary to evaluate patientsā status, health care procedure / techniques and to monitor quality of patient care. Fiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenue. Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion while performing duties is essential.
CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Essential competencies and KSAs targeted to successfully performing in role:
oAnalysis & Critical Thinking
oStrong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication
oSolid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
oAbility to collaborate across various levels of management, departments and teams
oComfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physician population
VALUES:
oPatient First ā Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
oAccountability ā Taking responsibility for our actions
oCommitment & Care ā Upholding FCS vision through every action
oTeam ā Working together, one team, one mission
Expectations for all Employees
Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, to comply with al
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