Nurse Practitioner - Neuro Oncology

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Your job is more than a job. Nurse Practitioner – Neuro Oncology (Outpatient) Rotations between: University Medical Center ; West Jefferson Medical Center; East Jefferson General Hospital Position Type: Full‑Time Position Summary The Nurse Practitioner – Neuro Oncology (Outpatient, Limited Inpatient Consultations ) 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) from American Heart Association Why Join Our Neuro‑Oncology Program? 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) 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 About University Medical Center University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research. Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do 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. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. 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