Lung Nodule Program APRN-LR Oncology Clinic

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) to support the Lung Nodule Clinic. You will help establish rapid diagnostic pathways and surveillance for pulmonary nodules, collaborating with pulmonology, thoracic surgery, and radiology.

The role emphasizes risk stratification, patient education, and multidisciplinary coordination to enable early lung cancer detection and timely treatment. On-site daytime shifts with 80-hour bi-weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• Must hold active APRN/PA license.
• Education credentials as above.
• Board certification required.
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience in Pulmonology/Thoracic/Oncology/IR.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized care and coordinate rapid diagnostic pathways for pulmonary nodules.
• Assist in risk stratification and longitudinal tracking of nodules.
• Educate patients and coordinate multidisciplinary care to enable early detection of lung cancer.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Chest imaging interpretation

EHR proficiency

Lung cancer screening knowledge

Education

Master's in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program

APRN Board Certification (ANCC/AANP/AACN) or PA-C NCCPA

Active DEA registration and state prescriptive authority

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) in the Lung Nodule Clinic delivers specialized, evidence-based care to patients presenting with incidental pulmonary nodules, low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening findings, and suspected thoracic malignancies. The primary objective of this role is to establish rapid, efficient diagnostic pathways and surveillance for pulmonary nodules. Operating with a high level of autonomy in collaboration with pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and radiologists, the provider manages risk stratification, longitudinal tracking, patient education, and multidisciplinary coordination to drive early detection of lung cancer and reduce time-to-treatment.

Job Details

• Department: LR Oncology Clinic
• Shift: Day
• Working Hours: Varies

Other Information

• Current, active, and unrestricted state license as an APRN or PA is required.
• 2a. Nurse Practitioner (APRN) Education: Masters in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited APRN program required. Concentration as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP), Adult-Gerotonology Primary Care (AGPCNP), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) preferred.
• 2b. Physician Assistant (PA) Education: Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program
• 3a. APRN Board Certification by the ANCC, AANP or AACN is required.
• 3b. PA Board Certification by the NCCPA (PA-C) is required.
• Must have an active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and state prescriptive authority.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as an APP in Pulmonology, Thoracic Surgery, Medical Oncology, or Interventional Radiology. Preferred prior dedicated experience in a lung nodule management program, lung cancer screening, or interpreting advanced chest imaging (CT/PET).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Strong empathetic communication skills to alleviate patient anxiety surrounding incidental nodule findings and potential malignancy;
• Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Deep understanding of Fleischner Society Guidelines, American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) guidelines, and NCCN guidelines for pulmonary nodule management and lung cancer screening; Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting chest radiographs, high-resolution CT scans, PET scans, and Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs).
• Competency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• This job will be authorized 80.00 hours bi-weekly.