Neuro-Oncology ARPN & Assistant Director of Neuro-Oncology

Classification Title:

Clinical Research APRN

Job Description:

The Clinical Research APRN described herein is a full-time position responsible for providing oversight for the clinical operation and clinical research activities for the division of neuro-oncology in concert with the Associate Director of Clinical Research. The Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) is responsible for both the direct treatment of patients and as a consultant to staff within the care team. The APP will ensure the continuity of care of neuro-oncology patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Strong preference is given for those with a background in neuro-oncology.

The Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Florida, College of Medicine is committed to providing comprehensive clinical services for the diagnosis, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients suffering from diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system, including brain tumors, aneurysms, stroke, epilepsy, functional disorders, and spinal disorders and injuries. Our clinical care mission also extends throughout North Central Florida through regional neurosurgery programs. We offer the full spectrum of neurosurgical and neuro-oncology treatment options for both adults and pediatric patients. Our research labs and investigator-led initiatives and clinical trials are developing promising new treatments for neurological diseases that are extremely difficult to treat with conventional therapies. The Department of Neurosurgery offers education and training programs such as ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency programs and fellowship programs.

More About This Role

Clinical Administrative Oversight:
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the patient services and administrative activities of neuro-oncology
outpatient clinic.
• Responsible for ensuring that all programs, activities and series comply with the university, state
and federal regulations.
• Responsible for coordinating activities between the clinical program and the clinical research
program.
• Supervises the day-to-day operations, providing guidance and direction to divisional staff.
• In coordination with the Associate Director of Clinical Research and in consultation with the Chief of
Neuro-Oncology, establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate success within the division.
• Maintain SOP’s (standard operating procedures) for the research team.
• Maintain and distribute instruction manuals to assist staff in maintaining patient’s eligibility for study
and how to contact study investigator(s)
• Complete Institutional Review Board (IRB) reports and paperwork, maintaining compliance with all
regulatory requirements and guidelines. Report IRB deadlines to PI and his/her staff.
• Maintain records of research projects, including data collection while maintaining HIPPA
compliance standards.
• Provide weekly screening and patient progress reports.
• Maintain and record data in database, as appropriate.
• Implement department policy and procedures to solve specific operation problems and improve
patient care.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs,
current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Assist and compile progress reports for funding sources and PIs.

Patient Care—Clinic and Outpatient:
• Responsible for performing physical and developmental assessments, patient education, and
coordination of care for neuro-oncologic patients in the clinical setting.
• Communicates with patients and their families on plan and progress of care and treatment, as well
as providing general patient and family education regarding neuro-oncologic diagnoses, procedures,
treatment, and potential outcomes.
• Responsible for initial and follow up patient histories; performs with history and physicals in clinic.
• Responsible for identifying the patients’ alterations in health; orders and coordinates appropriate
diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other hospital staff and health care colleagues involved in the
care of the patient.
• Expected to attend all educational courses and lectures hosted by Neurosurgery
• Consults with physician according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care.
• Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to care
delivery.
• Writes orders for necessary tests, equipment, and medications for both clinical and research
patients and triages calls from neuro-oncologic patients and their families.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic agents.
• Maintains cu