Position Summary Department : ONCPRO BMT Program Status : Full-Time Shift : Nights Title : Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy Advanced Practice Provider (Nights) Nurse Practitioner, NP, ARNP, APRN, Physician Assistant, PA, PA-C, APP, Advanced Practice Provider The Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy team is seeking a night shift APP (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) to join the Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy Program! 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 region’s 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 Florida’s 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 Health Is Your Best Place to Work is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
Responsibilities Service-line specific duties : Demonstrates knowledge of the bone marrow transplant, malignant hematology and cellular therapy patient population Identifies and manages oncologic emergencies within scope of practice Facilitates after-hour admissions including orders, communication with consultants as needed and communication with BMT attending as needed Provide initial assessment and management of urgent care issues including but not limited to cytokine release syndrome (CRS), neurological toxicity and sepsis Provides reassessments when change in clinical status is reported by inpatient nursing staff Collaborates and communicates with rapid response and critical care team when higher level of care is requested Facilitate and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care Provides sign out to dayshift providers Acts as a role model and resource for inpatient staff during shift Essential Functions Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnosticn studies.
Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment; works collaboratively to formulate treatment plans. Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of patients.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care.
Dictates and documents an accurate and timely manner. Maintains provision of preventive health services. Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds.
Performs detailed history and physical examinations and documents inpatient H & P and discharge summaries (Must be reviewed and countersigned by supervising medical staff member within 24 hours and may not be substituted for physician H & P).
Writes or dictates reports and progress notes appropriately in the medical record, Triages patients. Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel and collaborates with other healthcare disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.
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. Qualifications 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 Prior hematology / BMT / hospitalist experience preferred Position will require a period of training on dayshiftService-line specific duties : Demonstrates knowledge of the bone marrow transplant, malignant hematology and cellular therapy patient population Identifies and manages oncologic emergencies within scope of practice Facilitates after-hour admissions including orders, communication with consultants as needed and communication with BMT attending as needed Provide initial assessment and management of urgent care issues including but not limited to cytokine release syndrome (CRS), neurological toxicity and sepsis Provides reassessments when change in clinical status is reported by inpatient nursing staff Collaborates and communicates with rapid response and critical care team when higher level of care is requested Facilitate and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care Provides sign out to dayshift providers Acts as a role model and resource for inpatient staff during shift Essential Functions Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnosticn studies.
Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment; works collaboratively to formulate treatment plans. Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of patients.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care.
Dictates and documents an accurate and timely manner. Maintains provision of preventive health services. Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds.
Performs detailed history and physical examinations and documents inpatient H & P and discharge summaries (Must be reviewed and countersigned by supervising medical staff member within 24 hours and may not be substituted for physician H & P).
Writes or dictates reports and progress notes appropriately in the medical record, Triages patients. Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel and collaborates with other healthcare disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.
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 Prior hematology / BMT / hospitalist experience preferred Position will require a period of training on dayshift