NP Oncology Outpatient Full-time
LCMC Health

Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient, Medical Oncology Clinic

LCMC Health Marrero, LA 70072, US

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    Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient – Medical Oncology

    Location: Outpatient Medical Oncology Clinic

                      Marrero, LA             
    Employment Type: Full-Time

    Position Summary

    The Nurse Practitioner, 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 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
    • Current Nurse Practitioner 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

    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 West Jefferson Medical Center

    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

    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.    To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.  

    3.    To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 

    4.    To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States. 

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