Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Jacksonville, FL, United States - Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - High Risk Breast & Survivorship - Baptist MD Anderson

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center located in beautiful Northeast Florida is actively seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our distinguished cancer medicine faculty.

Baptist MD Anderson brings an unprecedented level of oncology care to Northeast Florida and provides an appealing blend of community focused patient care and the benefit of an academic-oriented model.

Baptist Health is proud to be the regions most preferred healthcare provider, one of only seven unique health systems in the United States chosen to replicate MD Anderson Cancer Center's multidisciplinary and proven model of care, and the Southeast patient care hub for MD Anderson Cancer Network, a program of MD Anderson.

Baptist MD Anderson has opened a brand-new, 330,000 square foot patient-centered, state-of-the-art facility dedicated solely to the full spectrum of oncology care.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct patient care in the outpatient setting for patients with a history of breast cancer or who have an increased risk of developing breast cancer.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide health care services autonomously while under the general supervision of a physician.

Provide direct patient care to new and existing patients in the outpatient setting for patients with a history of breast cancer or who have an increased risk of developing breast cancer in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including breast surgery, medical oncology, radiology, plastic surgery, radiation oncology, genetic counselors, patient navigation and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

• Determine the true risk percentage of developing breast cancer and design an individualized imaging screening and prevention plan of care that includes risk reduction strategies within national guidelines for patients with a potential increased risk of developing breast cancer.
• Perform a thorough clinical breast exam and manage benign breast issues with the support of the breast surgery team as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the patient's primary oncologist and patient/family to provide a comprehensive care summary and follow-up plan (Survivorship Care Plan) for patients with a history of breast cancer.
• Use systematically developed evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, assessment tools, and screening instruments to help identify and manage late effects of breast cancer and its treatment.
• Deliver long term follow up care to patients who have completed treatment for breast cancer and evaluates patient for long term effects of treatment and ongoing wellness
• Update primary oncology physician when acute changes in patient condition warrant immediate physician intervention.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities, participate in committees including NAPBC and survivorship committees, and create and use patient education resources appropriately.
• Engage in the community with educational events and internal events on occasion.
• Hours: Monday - Friday

Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Shift Details
Women's health experience recommended

• World Famous Quality of Life

The area serves as home to some of the Sunshine State's best cost of living and the nation's most sought after quality of life, combining old southern charm with modern Florida flair.

Immediately within reach are world famous destinations, attractions, theme parks, entertainment and recreation for individuals and families of all ages.

Recently ranked by Forbes Magazine as the second most desirable city for relocation in the United States, Jacksonville is a modern and vibrant destination surrounded by the very best that Florida has to offer.

Equal parts relaxation and adventure, the region was recently chosen as one of Expedia's "Top 20 Supercool U.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a letter describing their clinical and academic interests to:
Madeleine.