Surgical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant seeking a new permanent career in the Atlanta Metro Area?

We are hiring a Surgical Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work with our Surgical Oncologist to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to patients with or at risk for cancer. This role encompasses clinical evaluation, perioperative management, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

Schedule: Full time Days, No Weekends or On Call!

• Overall responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assists the attending physician in providing a variety of patient care activities including daily inpatient rounds, outpatient follow-up visits, consults, writing orders, and procedural support.
• Collaborate with the surgeon to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, as well as assist with procedures which may include OR first assist.
• Recognizes and evaluates situations which call for immediate attention of the supervising surgeon or attending physician
• Orders therapy treatments, diagnostic laboratory and radiological tests/procedures, and therapeutic diets as necessary
• Assess patient perioperatively, customize perioperative and discharge plans.
• Sees patients in the office for cancer surveillance.
• Obtains and records detailed and accurate medical histories
• Acts as a liaison between nursing staff or other services and physician
• Facilitates referral of patients to health facilities, agencies and community resources
• Completes written documentation in line with policy

Requirements:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Georgia RN license and Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license
• Minimum 3 years of Nurse Practitioner experience
• Preferred 2 years surgical experience in surgery
• DEA within 2 months of hire
• ACLS
• BLS
• ONS certification (optional)
• AOCNP (optional)

Comprehensive benefits! Relocation assistance, Paid time off (PTO), Various health insurance options, Retirement benefits, and MUCH MORE!

Submit your Resume today for immediate consideration or call (954)939-0272 for more information!