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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!

Position Summary

The Breast Health Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) delivers high-quality patient centered care across the breast health continuum, including screening, diagnostic evaluation, risk assessment and survivorship.  The APP collaborates with supervising physicians to improve access, care coordination and patient outcomes within a comprehensive breast program.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current license/registration to practice in the state of Florida
• Prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply
• BLS certification required
• Clinical experience or strong interest in breast health, breast oncology, or women’s health oncology preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership, analytical, and sound clinical judgment skills
• Valid Florida driver’s license for travel between clinics

Key Performance Areas

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning
• Knowledge of breast imaging workflows and terminology (BI-RADS)
• Able to function effectively in a multidisciplinary model
• Perform comprehensive breast evaluations including history, physical examination and risk assessment.
• Evaluates and manages patients with abnormal breast imaging, palpable abnormalities and high risk conditions.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic testing within scope
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic measures per established protocols.
• Coordinate breast cancer screening follow‑up, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and survivorship care.
• Evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trials, including breast cancer–specific studies.
• Interpret diagnostic and laboratory findings related to breast oncology care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment options, symptom management, and survivorship.
• Act as a central clinical resource for patients across imaging, biopsy, surgery and oncology.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and breast program accreditation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary breast care conferences and rounds.
• Supports establishing patient care for additional treatment options, as well as supports collaboration with physicians, nurses, navigators, and support services.
• Document care, ensure timely follow up of abnormal results in alignment with MSQA and internal protocols
• Supports collaboration with physicians, nurses, navigators, and support services
• Assist with training, mentoring, or onboarding of new staff as assigned.

Expectations for All Employees

Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values through professionalism, collaboration, accountability, respect, innovation, and commitment to the community

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

o    Current license/registration to practice in the state of Florida, prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply

o    Certification from Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation (ONCC).

o    BLS certified

EXPERIENCE:

o    Leadership skills necessary to direct others toward objectives that contribute to the successful treatment of patients. Analytical skills necessary to evaluate patients’ 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:

o    Analysis & Critical Thinking

o    Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication

o    Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

o    Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments and teams

o    Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physician population

VALUES:

o    Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do

o    Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions

o    Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action

o    Team – 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 all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices.  Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination, or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department. 

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. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

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 ([email protected]) 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.

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