Job Type
Full-time
Description
Florida Urology Partners is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our busy and growing Radiation Oncology team. This position offers a unique opportunity to specialize in the management of genitourinary malignancies, with a primary focus on prostate cancer across all disease stages, including localized, recurrent, advanced, and metastatic disease.
In addition to a strong focus on prostate cancer care, the APRN will support patients receiving radiation therapy for breast cancer and other non-genitourinary malignancies treated within the practice.
The APRN will work closely with radiation oncologists, urologists, medical oncologists, nursing staff, and ancillary team members to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in oncology and a passion for caring for patients throughout their cancer treatment journey.
Requirements
Primary Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care for individuals undergoing treatment for prostate cancer and other malignancies treated within the Radiation Oncology practice.
- Manage patients throughout the continuum of care, including diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and advanced disease management.
- Evaluate and manage treatment-related symptoms and side effects associated with radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and systemic cancer treatments.
- Serve as a key clinical resource for patients with advanced prostate cancer, including those receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), oral oncolytics, and other advanced treatment modalities.
- Monitor treatment response and manage medication-related toxicities and treatment complications.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including review of laboratory results, imaging studies, and treatment outcomes.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary oncology team.
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medication management, symptom control, and supportive care strategies.
- Provide ongoing support and management for breast cancer patients and patients receiving radiation treatment for other non-genitourinary cancers.
- Facilitate timely management of acute concerns, treatment side effects, and symptom-related issues.
- Assist with survivorship care planning and coordination of specialty services.
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation within the electronic medical record.
QualificationsRequired- Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida.
- National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
- DEA registration and prescribing authority.
- Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to function independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary oncology team.
Preferred- Oncology experience.
- Radiation Oncology experience.
- Urology or Genitourinary Oncology experience.
- Experience managing patients with advanced or metastatic prostate cancer.
- Familiarity with oral oncology medications, hormone therapies, and supportive oncology care.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) or Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP®) certification preferred.
What Makes This Opportunity Unique- High-volume, specialty-focused Radiation Oncology practice.
- Significant involvement in Advanced Prostate Cancer Care.
- Opportunity to manage complex patients throughout all stages of prostate cancer treatment.
- Exposure to breast cancer and additional radiation oncology disease sites.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with radiation oncologists, urologists, and oncology specialists.
- Opportunity to develop expertise in innovative cancer treatment approaches and symptom management.
- Meaningful long-term relationships with patients throughout their cancer journey.
Benefits- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off and holidays
- CME allowance and professional development support
- Retirement savings plan
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
Apply TodayJoin Florida Urology Partners and help deliver exceptional care to patients undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, breast cancer, and other malignancies. We are committed to innovation, compassion, and excellence in cancer care.
