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Nurse Practitioner

Florida Cancer Institute

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Job Snapshot

Location:

Pasco County, FL 34652

Employee Type:

Full-Time

Industry:

Healthcare - Health Services

Manages Others:

Job Type:

Health Care
Nurse

Education:

Graduate Degree

Experience:

Not Specified

Post Date:

11/6/2009

Contact Information

Contact:

Christina Dell

Ref ID:

NP NPR

Fax:

727-484-7782 instantly fax your resume >>

Description
Nurse Practitioner

Florida Cancer Institute - New Hope has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner in New Port Richey, FL.

SCOPE:
Provides primary care in collaborative joint practice with the physicians to oncology patients. Scope of responsibility includes expert practitioner, educator/teacher, care management, consultant, nurse researcher, and nurse leader. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for individual patients.

Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response within practice protocol; prescribes drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation.

Assists physicians and performs procedures as needed; conducts patient assessments and provides physician with information prior to seeing the patient.

Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.

Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.

Promotes/provides staff education.

Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.

Knowledgeable of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.

Completes patient charge tickets.

Provides case management for oncology clients and their families.

Serves as a resource person for the nursing staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials.

May supervise the activities of clinical nursing and support staff.

May mentor new mid-level providers

Requirements
Nurse Practitioner

Requirements for Nurse Practitioner includes:

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program for nursing education and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
Years of experience necessary for each level.
- level I - Minimum 0-3 years post MSN experience in oncology nursing.
- level II - Minimum of three years post MSN experience in oncology nursing.
Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiologic and psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
Current state certification of Nurse Practitioner.
Current CPR certification required.
AOCN certification preferred but not required.

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