CORE JOB SUMMARY  

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients. The APRN is also examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuing care.  

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS  

• Performs and documents complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories.  

• Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for patients. 

• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs. 

• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities 

• Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability. 

• Assists with the provision of care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations. 

• Monitors the effectiveness of interventions. 

• Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients. 

• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals. 

• Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools. 

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. 

CORE QUALIFICATIONS  

Education: 

Master’s degree in relevant field 

Certification and Licensing: 

Valid State of Florida APRN License 

Experience:   

2 years of relevant experience is preferable. 

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: 

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions. 

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. 

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. 

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. 

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. 

Department Specific Functions 

The GYN Oncology Inpatient APRN provides advanced nursing care to hospitalized patients with gynecologic cancers. The role involves direct clinical management, coordination of care, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The APRN acts as a provider for daily patient care, including admissions, assessments, treatment plans, and discharges. 

• Conduct daily inpatient rounds independently or with the GYN Oncologist. 

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations. 

• Develop, implement, and evaluate medical care plans. 

• Manage acute and chronic gynecologic oncology issues. 

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results. 

• Prescribe medications and treatments per hospital privileges and protocols. 

• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges of GYO patients. 

• Communicate and collaborate with surgical teams, medical oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care, and other specialties. 

• Participate in tumor boards and care planning meetings as needed. 

• Ensure continuity of care during transitions (e.g., post-op to step-down unit, hospital to outpatient). 

• May perform bedside procedures such as pelvic exams, wound care, I&Ds, and catheter placement. 

• Assist in surgical follow-up and post-operative management. 

• Complete timely documentation in the EMR including H&Ps, progress notes, orders, and discharge summaries. 

• Adhere to hospital and department protocols, policies, and regulatory standards. 

• Provide education and counseling to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. 

• Address patient concerns, symptoms, and side effects management. 

• Serve as a point of contact for in-hospital issues and questions. 

• Precept or mentor APRN/PA students or new hires as needed. 

• Collaborate with nursing staff and provide clinical guidance and education. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Department Requirements: 

• Masters Degree in Advanced Registered Nursing 

• Current and valid APRN licensure in the State of Florida  

• Excellent Verbal and written skills in English. 

• One year experience as an APRN, preferably in OB/GYN or oncology. 

• Must be credentialed to practice by Hospital Medical Board.