Ambulatory Surgical Oncology NP - Pre/Post Op Lead

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days PTO

7 holidays

2 personal days

CME allowance with 5 CME days

Health, dental and vision insurance

Excellent retirement benefits with job

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital seeks a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join the Surgical Oncology team for pre- and post-operative management of complex oncologic cases. This full-time ambulatory role focuses on GI/HPB/GE and soft tissue malignancies, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

The APP will provide ambulatory and inpatient consultative care, participate in tumor boards, ensure timely documentation in EMR, and support coordinated discharges.

Qualifications

• Completion and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• CPR certification required.
• Previous experience in oncology preferred.
• Eligible for Maryland and DC licenses.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative assessments, post-operative follow-ups, patient education, and routine post-discharge care in the outpatient setting.
• Assist in inpatient consultations and support timely, coordinated discharges.
• Participate in daily patient review rounds and contribute to weekly multidisciplinary tumor board and care huddles.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR.
• Serve as a liaison between surgeons, referring physicians, inpatient teams, and outpatient specialty services.
• Help optimize care pathways for patients undergoing complex surgeries involving hepatobiliary, colorectal, breast, and soft tissue malignancies.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Compassionate care

Care coordination

Education

NP program completed

Job description

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital seeks a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join the Surgical Oncology team for pre- and post-operative management of complex oncologic cases. This full-time ambulatory role focuses on GI/HPB/GE and soft tissue malignancies, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

The APP will provide ambulatory and inpatient consultative care, participate in tumor boards, ensure timely documentation in EMR, and support coordinated discharges.