Neuro Medical Oncology APRN / PA-C - Outpatient

Based in the Neuro Oncology Department, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant practices medicine within the scope of authority and privileges granted by Moffitt Cancer Center. Under the auspices of the Moffitt Medical Group (MMG), this position assists the Neuro Oncology department, and serves as member of the academic medical enterprise; advancing the institutional mission of contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer.

Responsibilities

Assists physicians with the evaluation, management and treatment of a wide spectrum of patients with different medical problems, procedures and co-morbidities; Works within a defined scope of practice and under the authority of supervising physician(s) or by specific protocol(s); 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 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

Requirements

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 national certification by the appropriate accreditation body; Active BLS; Experience in oncology or general internal medicine

Nice to have

Active ACLS; Previous experience specific to neuro-oncology preferred; Superior communicator; Engaged team member; Passion for the institution's mission