Lung Nodule Clinic APRN/PA — Diagnostic Pathway Lead

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baptist Health Arkansas advanced practice provider (APRN/PA/CRNA) in the Lung Nodule Clinic delivers specialized, evidence-based care for incidental pulmonary nodules and suspected thoracic malignancies.

With autonomy and collaboration across pulmonology, thoracic surgery, and radiology, you’ll establish rapid diagnostic pathways, coordinate multidisciplinary care, educate patients, and support early detection and timely treatment.

Qualifications

• Current, active APRN license or PA license required.
• APRN: Masters or Doctoral degree from accredited program.
• PA: Master's degree from ARC-PA accredited program.
• APRN board certification (ANCC/AANP/AACN) required.
• PA board certification (NCCPA) required.
• Active DEA registration and state prescriptive authority.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Knowledge of Fleischner, ACCP, NCCN guidelines and imaging interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized, evidence-based care for pulmonary nodules and thoracic concerns.
• Establish rapid, efficient diagnostic pathways and surveillance.
• Operate with autonomy in collaboration with pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons and radiologists.
• Manage risk stratification, longitudinal tracking, and patient education.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care to drive early detection and time-to-treatment.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Guideline knowledge

EHR experience

Education

MSN or DNP (APRN)

MS in PA (ARC-PA)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

The Baptist Health Arkansas advanced practice provider (APRN/PA/CRNA) in the Lung Nodule Clinic delivers specialized, evidence-based care for incidental pulmonary nodules and suspected thoracic malignancies.

With autonomy and collaboration across pulmonology, thoracic surgery, and radiology, you’ll establish rapid diagnostic pathways, coordinate multidisciplinary care, educate patients, and support early detection and timely treatment.