Nurse Practitioner - Neuro Oncology

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Neuro-Oncology (Outpatient, with Limited Inpatient Consultations) to deliver patient-centered care in a growing program. You will perform assessments, craft treatment plans, and manage symptoms in collaboration with Neuro-Oncology physicians and a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes outpatient care, continuity of treatment, and participation in program expansion across University Medical Center, West Jefferson Medical Center, and East

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral NP program completion is required.
• Active Louisiana NP license or eligibility for licensure.
• National NP certification is required.
• Oncology, neurology, or acute care experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations including physical and neurological exams.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for neuro-oncology patients.
• Manage complex symptoms related to neurologic cancers and treatments.
• Monitor responses to therapies and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with Neuro‑Oncology physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families throughout treatment.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in the EHR.
• Support quality and patient-experience initiatives within the program.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

BLS certification

Education

Master’s or Doctoral NP degree

Louisiana NP license (or eligibility)

National NP certification

Oncology/Neurology/Acute care experience preferred

Job description

Your job is more than a job.

Nurse Practitioner – Neuro Oncology (Outpatient)

Rotations between: University Medical Center ; West Jefferson Medical Center; East Jefferson General Hospital

Position Type: Full‑Time

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner – Neuro Oncology (Outpatient, Limited Inpatient Consultations) provides comprehensive, patient‑centered medical care to individuals with complex neurologic cancers. Working collaboratively with Neuro‑Oncology physicians and the multidisciplinary care team, this role is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, symptom management, and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes. This position supports a new and rapidly growing Neuro‑Oncology program that is experiencing increasing patient complexity, expanding referral volume, and high‑acuity symptom management needs. The Nurse Practitioner will play a critical role alongside a newly recruited Neuro‑Oncology physician under an established contractual agreement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including physical and neurological examinations and health assessments, in accordance with physician guidelines and protocols
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with neurologic malignancies
• Manage complex symptoms associated with neurological cancer and cancer treatments, including seizures and high acuity outpatient needs.
• Monitor patient responses to medical and nursing interventions and adjust care plans accordingly
• Collaborate closely with Neuro‑Oncology physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams
• Provide patient and family education, counseling, and support throughout the treatment continuum
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record
• Support quality, safety, and patient‑experience initiatives within the growing Neuro‑Oncology program

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Louisiana (or eligibility for licensure)
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Oncology, neurology, or acute care experience strongly preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex, high‑acuity patients
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association

Why Join Our Neuro‑Oncology Program?

• Be part of a new and expanding Neuro‑Oncology program with growing clinical volume and complexity
• Work closely with a newly recruited Neuro‑Oncology physician in a collaborative, team‑based model
• Make a meaningful impact on patients with highly specialized and complex care needs
• Practice in an outpatient setting that emphasizes continuity of care, innovation, and clinical excellence

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 University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

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.