Nurse Practitioner - Neuro Oncology
LCMC Health, New Orleans, LA, United States
Nurse Practitioner – Neuro Oncology (Outpatient)
Rotations:
University Medical Center; West Jefferson Medical Center; East Jefferson General Hospital
Position Type:
Full‑Time
Position Summary:
Provides comprehensive, patient‑centered medical care to individuals with complex neurologic cancers. Working collaboratively with Neuro‑Oncology physicians and the multidisciplinary care team, this role is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, symptom management, and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes. This position supports a new and rapidly growing Neuro‑Oncology program that is experiencing increasing patient complexity, expanding referral volume, and high‑acuity symptom management needs. The Nurse Practitioner will play a critical role alongside a newly recruited Neuro‑Oncology physician under an established contractual agreement.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including physical and neurological examinations and health assessments, in accordance with physician guidelines and protocols.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with neurologic malignancies.
Manage complex symptoms associated with neurological cancer and cancer treatments, including seizures and high acuity outpatient needs.
Monitor patient responses to medical and nursing interventions and adjust care plans accordingly.
Collaborate closely with Neuro‑Oncology physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
Provide patient and family education, counseling, and support throughout the treatment continuum.
Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record.
Support quality, safety, and patient‑experience initiatives within the growing Neuro‑Oncology program.
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Louisiana (or eligibility for licensure).
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
Oncology, neurology, or acute care experience strongly preferred.
Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex, high‑acuity patients.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association.
Benefits
Be part of a new and expanding Neuro‑Oncology program with growing clinical volume and complexity.
Work closely with a newly recruited Neuro‑Oncology physician in a collaborative, team‑based model.
Make a meaningful impact on patients with highly specialized and complex care needs.
Practice in an outpatient setting that emphasizes continuity of care, innovation, and clinical excellence.
Work Shift
Days (United States of America)
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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Rotations:
University Medical Center; West Jefferson Medical Center; East Jefferson General Hospital
Position Type:
Full‑Time
Position Summary:
Provides comprehensive, patient‑centered medical care to individuals with complex neurologic cancers. Working collaboratively with Neuro‑Oncology physicians and the multidisciplinary care team, this role is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, symptom management, and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes. This position supports a new and rapidly growing Neuro‑Oncology program that is experiencing increasing patient complexity, expanding referral volume, and high‑acuity symptom management needs. The Nurse Practitioner will play a critical role alongside a newly recruited Neuro‑Oncology physician under an established contractual agreement.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including physical and neurological examinations and health assessments, in accordance with physician guidelines and protocols.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with neurologic malignancies.
Manage complex symptoms associated with neurological cancer and cancer treatments, including seizures and high acuity outpatient needs.
Monitor patient responses to medical and nursing interventions and adjust care plans accordingly.
Collaborate closely with Neuro‑Oncology physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
Provide patient and family education, counseling, and support throughout the treatment continuum.
Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record.
Support quality, safety, and patient‑experience initiatives within the growing Neuro‑Oncology program.
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Louisiana (or eligibility for licensure).
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
Oncology, neurology, or acute care experience strongly preferred.
Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex, high‑acuity patients.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association.
Benefits
Be part of a new and expanding Neuro‑Oncology program with growing clinical volume and complexity.
Work closely with a newly recruited Neuro‑Oncology physician in a collaborative, team‑based model.
Make a meaningful impact on patients with highly specialized and complex care needs.
Practice in an outpatient setting that emphasizes continuity of care, innovation, and clinical excellence.
Work Shift
Days (United States of America)
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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