Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Palliative Care - PRN

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cancer care is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Supportive Care Medicine Department. This role involves providing compassionate patient care in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment, focusing on palliative care for patients with complex medical needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a passion for delivering high-quality care. Join a team recognized for excellence and contribute to the mission of advancing cancer prevention and treatment while working in a supportive and innovative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse or Physician Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Formulates treatment plans and may perform minor surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Clinical Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Advanced Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Medical Software

Job description

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems, and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Supportive Care Medicine - Inpatient Palliative Care - PRN

Based in the Supportive Care Medicine Department, the PRN inpatient palliative care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides patient care under the auspices of the Moffitt Medical Group (MMG), and serves as a member of the academic medical enterprise; advancing the institutional mission of contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer.

Position Highlights:

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

The Ideal Candidate:

1. Clinical professional who demonstrates a passion for our mission and takes pride in delivering world-class patient care in a collaborative, learning environment.
2. The successful candidate will be a superior communicator, an engaged team member, and a knowledgeable, patient-focused provider.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides patient care as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with many specialists to coordinate and optimize patient care.
2. Correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential or working diagnosis.
3. Formulates treatment plans for medical conditions within scope of practice.
4. May perform minor surgical procedures within scope of practice.
5. Prescribes oral and IV medications when appropriate, within the scope of practice.
6. Documents patient care in accordance with medical staff rules.

Credentials and Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree at minimum; master's degree preferred.
2. Graduate of an accredited Advanced Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant program.
3. Active FL medical license (or the ability to obtain one) and certification by the appropriate accreditation body.
4. Active BLS.
5. Experience in oncology or general internal medicine; experience specific to the specialty is preferred but not required.