Nurse Practitioner - Oncology Lung Nodule Program

Nurse Practitioner – Oncology Lung Nodule Program

University Medical Center | New Orleans, Louisiana
LCMC Health

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive outpatient care to patients within the Lung Nodule Program. This role includes performing physical examinations, implementing preventive health measures, and developing treatment strategies in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams. The NP evaluates patient responses to care and ensures continuity and quality across the care continuum.

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient oncology setting
• Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within established guidelines
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Respond promptly to patient calls and messages, ensuring same-day completion
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records, including documentation of all encounters
• Monitor patients for signs of abuse or neglect and report per policy
• Recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies
• Coordinate care plans and continuously evaluate outcomes to ensure quality care

• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure strict adherence to HIPAA policies and patient confidentiality
• Complete required continuing education to maintain clinical competence

• Demonstrate commitment to LCMC Health’s values and patient experience standards
• Provide leadership and support to clinical team members
• Communicate effectively with clinic leadership, escalating issues and proposing solutions

• Support compliance with safety, infection control, and quality standards
• Implement standard and transmission-based precautions
• Ensure a safe, clean clinical environment for patients and staff
  
  Report safety hazards or concerns to leadership promptly

• Participate in hiring, disciplinary, and performance-related decisions for clinical staff
• Attend daily huddles, provider meetings, and care coordination discussions
• Engage in ongoing performance improvement and quality initiatives

• Master’s Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license – Louisiana State Board of Nursing
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license – Louisiana State Board of Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association

Days (United States of America)

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.