Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hematology/Medical Oncology - Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center - South

Job Summary

Nurse Practitioner / Physician AssistantDivision of Cancer Medicine– South Medical 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 AssistantHematology/Medical Oncology 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

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Hematology and Medical Oncology team located at Baptist South. This role provides the opportunity to care for a complex oncology population across both inpatient and outpatient settings while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The NP will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the continuum of cancer treatment, from diagnosis through active therapy, survivorship, and supportive care.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of adult patients with hematologic malignancies and solid tumors in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Conduct new patient consultations, follow-up visits, treatment-related assessments, and symptom management visits
• Manage patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and other systemic treatments, including monitoring for and managing treatment-related toxicities
• Collaborate closely with attending physicians, nursing, pharmacy, infusion services, and other multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care plans
• Participate in inpatient rounding, admissions, discharges, and transitions of care as assigned
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment options, symptom management, and supportive care needs
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, prescribe medications, and perform procedures within scope of practice and collaborative agreements
• Document clinical care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
• Support quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and institutional goals

• Hours: Monday – Friday
• Shared night and weekend call: supports patients/ hospital calls from home

Education Required

Master's Degree

Education Preferred

Master's Degree

Experience

• Oncology experience preferred
• New graduates with strong oncology interest and relevant clinical training will be considered

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

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