Head & Neck Oncology NP/PA: Inpatient First Assist

SPEROS; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 122,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Head & Neck Oncology Department. The role combines inpatient care and operating room assistance, working with surgeons and an interdisciplinary team.

You will assist in evaluations, treatment planning, and perioperative care, perform minor procedures when appropriate, and participate in robotic and other surgical tasks. A Florida license, BLS and ACLS are required, with APRN or PA program graduate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field; master's degree preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited APRN or Physician Assistant program.
• Active FL medical license and certification.
• Active BLS and ACLS.
• Experience in surgery/OR, oncology, or general internal medicine; RNFA/first assist preferred.
• RNFA certification or robotic experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians in the OR and during head & neck surgeries.
• Develops treatment plans within scope of practice.
• Performs medical exams and admits patients to surgical services.
• Responds to inpatient consults and escalates when needed.
• Prescribes medications within scope.
• Documents care in the medical record and coordinates with team.
• May perform minor procedures and assist residents/fellows.

Skills

First Assist

Surgical OR experience

Oncology

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

APRN/PA program graduate

Tools

Robotic surgery

OR instrumentation

Job description

Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Head & Neck Oncology Department. The role combines inpatient care and operating room assistance, working with surgeons and an interdisciplinary team.

You will assist in evaluations, treatment planning, and perioperative care, perform minor procedures when appropriate, and participate in robotic and other surgical tasks. A Florida license, BLS and ACLS are required, with APRN or PA program graduate.