Nurse Practitioner – Surgical Oncology – Urology

Penn State Health; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount for employees and/or

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner to join the Surgical Oncology – Urology team in Camp Hill, PA. The NP will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for patients with urologic cancers, from preoperative evaluation through postoperative follow-up.

The role involves collaboration with urologic oncologists and a multidisciplinary team, with varied shifts and rewarding opportunities to impact cancer care and patient families.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with surgical oncology conditions.
• Conduct patient evaluations, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with surgical oncologists and multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate treatment planning and continuity of care.
• Manage preoperative and postoperative patient care, including patient education, symptom management, wound assessment, and recovery monitoring.
• Participate in inpatient and/or outpatient clinical responsibilities as assigned.
• Monitor patient progress, identify complications, and coordinate appropriate interventions and follow-up care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory studies within the scope of practice.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with applicable regulations and organizational policies.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and ongoing care needs.
• Document clinical encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and patient safety efforts.
• Perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.

Job description

Nurse Practitioner – Surgical Oncology – Urology

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Location: US:PA: Camp Hill
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.0
Shift:Varied
Hours:7a-5p

Penn State Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Surgical Oncology – Urology Specialty Services team. The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals with urologic cancers and other complex urologic conditions requiring surgical evaluation, treatment, and follow-up.

Working collaboratively with urologic oncologists, surgeons, physicians, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team, the NP will support patients throughout the continuum of care, including preoperative evaluation, perioperative management, postoperative recovery, and ongoing follow-up. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced cancer care while building meaningful relationships with patients and their families.

Position Highlights

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with surgical oncology conditions.
• Conduct patient evaluations, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with surgical oncologists and multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate treatment planning and continuity of care.
• Manage preoperative and postoperative patient care, including patient education, symptom management, wound assessment, and recovery monitoring.
• Participate in inpatient and/or outpatient clinical responsibilities as assigned.
• Monitor patient progress, identify complications, and coordinate appropriate interventions and follow-up care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory studies within the scope of practice.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with applicable regulations and organizational policies.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and ongoing care needs.
• Document clinical encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and patient safety efforts.
• Perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP?

#WeAre committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients —and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient’s healthcare routine. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community! Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.