Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Division of Cancer Medicine - Inpatient Hematology Oncology - Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center - Downtown

Job Summary

Nurse Practitioner / Physician AssistantDivision of Cancer Medicine- Inpatient Hematology/OncologyBaptist MD Anderson Cancer Center | Jacksonville, Florida

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, located in beautiful Northeast Florida, is actively seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)hematology/oncology inpatient team to join our dynamic within the Division of Cancer Medicine.

Baptist MD Anderson is a premier cancer center that combines the strengths of the region’s most preferred healthcare provider, Baptist HealthMD Anderson Cancer Centeracademic-caliber oncology carepatient-centered, community-based setting, with the renowned cancer care expertise of. As one of only seven health systems in the country selected to replicate MD Anderson’s proven model of care, we offer providers the best of both worlds: within a.

In support of our mission, we recently opened a 330,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility dedicated solely to oncology care—designed to enhance the patient experience and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

Position Overview

The Inpatient NP/PA will serve as a key member of the BMDA Onco-Hospitalist team, supporting both the hematology/oncology consultative service and the hematology/oncology admitting service. This advanced practice provider will deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to hospitalized patients with solid tumors, malignant hematologic disorders, and those receiving inpatient chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and cellular therapies (including stem cell transplant and CAR-T where applicable).

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform initial hematology/oncology consults and provide ongoing daily management and follow-up for hospitalized patients
• Co-manage patients admitted to the heme/onc service in collaboration with onco-hospitalists, attending physicians, and multidisciplinary teams
• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute oncologic and hematologic complications, including treatment-related toxicities, neutropenic fever, oncologic emergencies, and symptom burden
• Support the care of patients undergoing inpatient chemotherapy and cellular therapy, including pre-treatment evaluation, monitoring during therapy, and post-treatment management
• Coordinate care transitions, including discharge planning, patient and caregiver education, and communication with outpatient oncology teams and infusion services
• Collaborate closely with nursing, pharmacy, case management, palliative care, and consulting services to ensure safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, protocol development, and adherence to institutional and national oncology care standards

Inpatient Role Expectations:

• Provide consistent on-site coverage for the inpatient hematology/oncology service, including weekend/holiday call coverage schedule
• Manage a dynamic patient census with varying acuity, prioritizing timely consult response and daily rounding
• Document thoroughly in the electronic medical record and ensure compliance with regulatory and billing requirements
• Respond to urgent clinical changes, rapid assessments, and coordination of escalations of care when necessary
• Engage in multidisciplinary rounds and family discussions, delivering compassionate communication regarding goals of care and treatment plans
• Maintain strong collaboration with outpatient oncology teams to ensure continuity across the care continuum

Education Required

Master's Degree

Education Preferred

Master's Degree

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience as a first assist or RNFA preferred

License and Certification

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program 
• Current Florida licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Location

Location Overview

Why Northeast Florida?

Northeast Florida offers a remarkable quality of life, with:

• Over 1,100 miles of scenic coastline and waterways
• A vibrant cultural scene, thriving economy, and professional sports
• Exceptional golf courses, tennis clubs, parks, and trails
• Family-friendly communities and top-rated public and private schools
• Proximity to world-class destinations and Florida’s best attractions

Jacksonville has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top cities for relocation in the U.S., and Expedia recently named it one of the nation’s “Top 20 Supercool Cities.”

Join Our Team

Baptist MD Anderson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty that reflects the communities we serve.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your clinical and academic interests to: 📧 Madeleine.Lamb@bmcjax.com