Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Interventional Pulmonology | Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center | Downtown

Job Summary

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, located in beautiful Northeast Florida, is actively seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantInterventional Pulmonology team to join our dynamic.

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 setting330,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, 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 dedicated solely to oncology care—designed to enhance the patient experience and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

Position Overview

The Advanced Practice Provider in the interventional pulmonology department plays a central role in the comprehensive evaluation and longitudinal management of patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary procedures. This role includes work-up and risk stratification of patients requiring bronchoscopy and other interventional diagnostics, lung cancer screening and surveillance, smoking cessation counseling, and inpatient consultation. The APP provides pre- and post-procedural care, ensures continuity across inpatient and outpatient settings, and collaborates closely with interventional pulmonologists and the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Outpatient Care:
• Manage patients independently in clinic, including pre procedural, cancer surveillance, and urgent issues.
• Perform outpatient procedures such as ultrasound-guided thoracentesischest tube removal and.
• Collaborate with RNs to triage post-procedural concerns and patient messages.
• Complete clinic notes, orders, and referrals in a timely manner.
• Participate in weekly tumor boards and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Inpatient Responsibilities:
• Evaluate and present new interventional pulmonology consults in coordination with the supervising physician.
• Procedural:
• Perform clinic and inpatient beside thoracentesis, chest tube placements and removals.
• Complete preprocedural H&Ps, notes and orders as required.
• Support interventional pulmonology procedures as needed.
• Hours: Monday- Friday
• Call: Some rotating night and weekend call responsibilities, including weekend rounding on the consultative service for interventional pulmonology, as well as home call coverage for the interventional pulmonology service.

Education Required

Master's Degree

Education Preferred

Master's Degree

Experience

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program 
• 1-2 years of experience as an advanced practice provider, intensive care or emergency medicine preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to function autonomously in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

License and Certification

• 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

Baptist Health is partnering with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to create the Baptist Health MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville.  MD Anderson is the largest freestanding cancer center in the world, ranked as one of the top two hospitals in cancer care by U.S. News and World Report.  Baptist Health of Northeast Florida provides state-of-the art care for all types of cancer and is a regional leader in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research and education.  As one of only three health systems in the nation to become a partner member of the MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Health is replicating the MD Anderson model of care, with full clinical and operational integration.  This means patients in the Southeast U.S. will be able to benefit from the same full range of multi-disciplinary care options as those available in Houston, including access to ongoing cancer research and select clinical trials.  The Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center team is seeking full-time, energetic and compassionate individuals for both inpatient and outpatient care to become part of our innovative, multi-disciplinary, highly integrated cancer program.

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