Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
Tampa General Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
Days

JOB SUMMARY—Breast Surgery

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides general and specialty medical and/or surgical services to individuals, families and groups, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases.  The APP will have an opportunity to practice autonomously and collaboratively within their established scope. All TGH team members are responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values in accordance with Tampa General Hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES—Breast Surgery

• Assess and manage treatment for patients with a variety of breast conditions including clinic consultations.

• Pre & post operative evaluation of breast surgery patients.

• Communicate with primary & multidisciplinary team to collaborate on the management of breast surgery diagnoses.

• Requests, interprets and evaluates diagnostic and laboratory tests and takes appropriate actions as medically indicated in accordance with departmental protocols. Identifies and reports any specific signs and symptoms, problems or potential problems requiring further assessment, communication and/or intervention to promote positive outcomes.

• Works autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage clients' health care problems.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrates current knowledge and level of expertise utilizing evidence and theory-based practice, infection control standards and clinical evaluations in providing care to clients in clinic or hospital-based settings, as evidenced by following established protocols.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and electronic medical records (EMR) systems, preferably Epic

• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Outstanding customer service and conflict resolution abilities.

• Current licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida. 

• Experience in breast surgery is preferred.

• Extremely motivated new graduates may be considered for a position in our APP fellowship program to support their transition to practice.