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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!