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Job Description

For more than a decade the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy at Orlando has provided treatment and successful therapy for a variety of blood-related cancers and diseases. Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy at Orlando has treated more than 500 blood and marrow transplants. As Central Florida's first comprehensive bone marrow transplant center, Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy at Orlando is certified by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) for meeting stringent volume and standard of care requirements. Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy at Orlando is also a member of the National Marrow Donor Program.

General Summary:

The APRN or PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician(s) who acts as the collaborative practitioner(s), is responsible for:

• Performs physical examinations of patients; evaluation and treatment of illnesses related to hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant; fundamental internal medicine as it pertains to the patients' hematologic malignancy, i.e. diabetes mellitus, hypertension.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, x-ray, etc.
• Position entails managing/monitoring patients in the clinic, infusion center, and hospital settings.
• Monitors the patient's course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed.
• Collaborates with physician supervisor and staff, as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff.
• Displays a caring and professional attitude at all time as well as maintaining personal and professional growth.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public; Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including call rotation, nights, weekends.
• Rounding required during the day and on weekends when on call.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced clinic with highly acute patients, APP will also be required to participate in inpatient rounding at AdventHealth Orlando.
• Ability to complete bone marrow biopsies, skin biopsies in both inpatient and outpatient settings, lumbar punctures, and IT Chemo (training will be provided).
• DEA licensure to be obtained upon completion of orientation for prescribing of controlled substances as allowed per laws.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies
• Experience as an APRN or PA-C in Hematology/Oncology (highly preferred)
• Oncology nursing experience (highly preferred)

Required Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA license
• ANCC, AANP, NCCPA (or equivalent) certification
• BLS and ACLS required

Hospital Description

AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.

AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.

Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.

AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.

Community Description

AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.

• Orange County Parks and Recreation
• Seminole County Parks and Recreation
• Orange County Florida
• Osceola County Florida
• Hospital Website
• AdventHealth Graduate Medical Education