Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Outpatient, Medical Oncology Clinic

Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant - Outpatient Medical Oncology

Location: Outpatient Medical Oncology Clinic

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Outpatient Medical Oncology plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within an oncology outpatient setting. This advanced practice provider is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care, conducting assessments, and managing treatment plans for oncology patients under the guidance and collaboration of supervising physicians.

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant performs physical examinations, implements preventive health measures, and develops individualized treatment strategies aligned with established clinical guidelines. This role emphasizes symptom management, survivorship care, patient education, and seamless care coordination across the oncology care continuum.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical examinations
• Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans in collaboration with the medical oncology team
• Perform billable chemotherapy education visits ("Chemo School"), ensuring patients and caregivers understand treatment plans and potential side effects
• Manage follow-up and survivorship visits, addressing long-term care needs and patient wellness
• Provide expert symptom management and toxicity assessments, intervening promptly to optimize patient outcomes
• Coordinate care and support patient navigation across services and specialties
• Accurately complete clinical documentation and order management in the electronic medical record
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, and supportive care resources

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant Studies
• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure in the state of Louisiana
• National NP certification (ANCC or AANP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association
• Oncology experience preferred (outpatient oncology highly desirable)
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Why Join Us?

• Mission-driven organization focused on compassionate, high-quality oncology care
• Collaborative outpatient oncology environment
• Opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary.

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we've been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction.

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You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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