Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Head & Neck Surgical Outpatient

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Head & Neck Surgical Outpatient

Moffitt Cancer Center is internationally recognized for our focus on personalized cancer care and translational research. The mission of Moffitt is clear, focused, and fully stated in nine words, "To contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer." With a tradition of excellence that began with the first patient admission in 1986, dedicated Moffitt physicians, scientists, and staff members have remained committed to excellence in an atmosphere characterized by kindness, caring, and hope.

Based in the Head & Neck Department, this outpatient APRN or PA-C position provides patient care under the auspices of the Moffitt Medical Group (MMG), supports department Surgical Oncologists, and serves as member of the academic medical enterprise; advancing the institutional mission of contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer.

Position Highlights:

• 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).

The Ideal Candidate:

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

Responsibilities:

• 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 surgical 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.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree at minimum; master's degree preferred
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Advanced Registered Nurse 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; previous experience specific to the department preferred