APRN OP Infusion Center Oncology Advanced Practice Provider Symptom Management

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: 40 hrs/week Mon-Fri (Hours TBD)

Location: AdventHealth Orlando Cancer Institute, 2501 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL

• →Acute Symptom Management: Conduct episodic health histories and physical assessments for patients experiencing urgent issues such as, but not limited to,  fever, dehydration, respiratory distress, or changes in mental status.
• →Toxicity Recognition: Identify and manage complex side effects of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, including hypersensitivity reactions and immunotherapy-related toxicities.
• →Intervention & Procedures: Initiate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, such as ordering/interpreting lab and radiology data, and performing procedures like bone marrow biopsies or vascular access device management.
• →Emergency Response: Serve as part of emergency response teams (e.g., ACLS teams) within infusion centers to manage life-threatening situations.
• →Triage: Receive and triage patient phone calls to determine the necessary level of care and escalate complex issues to physicians when appropriate. 

• Interdisciplinary Partnership: Work closely with medical oncologists, surgeons, and palliative care teams to ensure continuity of care throughout the patient's treatment trajectory.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on symptom management, treatment plans, and when to seek urgent versus routine care.
• Continuity of Care: Facilitate hospital admissions or discharges and coordinate follow-up care after an urgent visit. 

• Education & Licensure: Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program, with current state licensure and DEA registration.
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS certifications are required; specialized oncology certifications (e.g., AOCNP) are preferred.
• Clinical Expertise: Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to practice with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced environment.
• Required Experience: minimum 3-5 years of experience in Advanced Practice role in Hematology/Oncology. Minimum 1-3 years in Urgent Care/Emergency Care or Critical Care in an Advanced Practice role.

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

• Setting: Dedicated oncology urgent care center inside AdventHealth Cancer Institute.