Full Job Description
Jupiter Medical Center, the premier hospital in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast is seeking a surgical oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full time position in our busy group (http://www.jupitermedpg.com) and work out of the Anderson Family Cancer Institute, an 80,000 square foot comprehensive cancer center on the hospital campus, alongside the finest physicians and support staff in the area.
We offer:
- Highly competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits, relocation allowance, malpractice insurance, and more.
- Work with the top colleagues and professionals in the area.
Reports to:
Director of Clinical Operations
Education
- Masters degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Degree
Experience / Qualifications
- Holds current licensure in the State of Florida as Physician Assistant
- BLS/ACLS Certified American Heart for Health Care Providers
- Demonstrates high quality case management abilities and clinical competency from previous experiences in patient care
- National Certification in specialty preferred
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
Position Summary
The Physician Assistant has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of surgery patients. This OR-based position provides direct patient care working within a defined scope of practice and under the authority of supervising physician(s).
- 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.
- Performs surgical procedures within scope of practice.
- Documents patient care in accordance with medical staff rules.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Team Member Competencies
Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.
Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.
Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.
Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.
Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.
Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.
Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenge’s bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent, prolonged walking, standing, bending and reaching. Pushing, pulling or moving/lifting 50 lbs. of equipment, supplies and patients.
Threshold Requirements
- These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis
- Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
- TB/PPD Surveillance Program
- Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).
A not-for-profit, 248-bed regional medical center, Jupiter Medical Center is consistently ranked number one for quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class healthcare in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. Founded in 1979, the medical center has 1,800 team members and over 600 physicians.
Some of our accolades:
- The only 4 Star CMS designated hospital in the entire region
- Affiliation with University of Florida, UFHealth
- Leapfrog Top General Hospital & “A” Safety Rating, one of only 117 hospitals in the nation
- Selected “Best Hospital,” “Best Place to Have a Baby,” and “Best Emergency Room” in the Palm Beach Post’s 2020 & 2021 Best of Palm Beach County awards
- Consistently ranked as one of Top Hospitals in Palm Beach County in “Likelihood to recommend” (hospitalcompare.hhs.gov)
- Recognized as a Blue Distinction Plus Center for Knee and Hip Replacement
- Joint Commission Accreditation for Total Hip Knee and Shoulders and Spine Surgery
- Certification as Primary Stroke Center (4 consecutive terms)
- Laureate Award for Workplace Enhancement
- American Heart Association Workplace Health Achievement Award
Please forward your CV for further information, I look forward to speaking with you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Oncology
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Inpatient
- In-person
- Operating room
- Outpatient
Experience:
- surgical first assist: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jupiter, FL 33458: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person