APP Orthopedic Oncology Coordinator (Full Time, Day shift) (Healthcare)

Job Summary

The APRN Orthopedic Oncology Coordinator plays a crucial role in coordinating care for children with complex orthopedic subspecialty care including education, support, FDA filings, coordination of custom orthopedic implants and program implementation. In addition to administrative duties, the APRN is responsible for providing orthopedic surgical subspecialty care at the advance practice level. Responsibilities include performing history and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting radiological and laboratory test results, prescribing medications, rounding on patients, documenting patient care services within the EMR and departmental records, and performing procedures within scope of practice and demonstrated through competency. Reports directly to the Section Chief with a dotted line to the Director Advanced Practice. 

Job Specific Duties

• Conducts medical rounds, oversees and documents plans with the attending orthopedic surgeon. Performs comprehensive assessments and provides accurate documentation. Ensures plan of care for the complex orthopedic subspecialty patient is of sufficient quality and depth to guide the team in achieving the desired outcome.  
  
• Assists interdisciplinary program director to execute subspecialty program strategy. 
  
• Develops, implements, evaluates, monitors, manages, and modifies a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes. 
  
• Responsible for development and execution of program goals for advanced, interdisciplinary orthopedic subspecialty practice.  
  
• Assists in FDA filings and applications for the creation of custom surgical implants. 
  
• Serves as orthopedic surgical point of contact for multidisciplinary programs and multidisciplinary care coordination meetings such as SSTP meetings, tumor board, and radiology conferences.  
  
• Directly assists the orthopedic surgeon in relevant subspecialty care in inpatient rounding, perioperative care, outpatient (clinic), and intraoperative settings.  
  
• Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical examinations. 
  
• Performs procedures as demonstrated through competency. 
  
• Writes orders, prescribes medications, monitors/alters drug therapies, and performs procedures within established protocol in collaboration with attending surgeon.  
  
• Precepts APP students. 
  
• Recognizes need for physician consultation and guidance as indicated within experience and scope of practice. 
  
• Maintains a high level of critical thinking and time management skills. Completes clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner of 24 hours.  

Minimum Job Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 
  
• APRN state of Florida Licensure - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  
• Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Program (AANP), or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)-maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  
• Level II Background Check
  
• Successful completion of Credentialing by NCH Medical Administration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous pediatric nurse practitioner experience preferred.
  
• Experience working with complex patient populations such as oncology, cerebral palsy patients, or transplant patients.
  
• Able to work weekends, call, and holidays.
  
• Able to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
  
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills
  
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with other disciplines using discretion and independent judgement
  
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
  
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.