Urologic Oncology Surgery NP/PA | First Assist in OR | MD Anderson Model Cancer Center | Florida

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our distinguished Urologic Oncology Surgery team. This advanced practice provider will deliver comprehensive, high-acuity care to patients across the cancer continuum — from diagnosis and surgical treatment to long-term surveillance and survivorship.

Our cancer center represents a unique partnership between Baptist Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center, making us one of only a select few health systems in the nation to replicate MD Anderson’s proven model of multidisciplinary cancer care in a community-based setting.

Providers practice in a new 330,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art oncology facility designed to enhance patient experience and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Position Highlights

Patient Population
Adult patients with urologic malignancies including:

• Prostate cancer

• Bladder cancer

• Kidney cancer

• Testicular cancer

This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful, longitudinal relationships with patients throughout their cancer journey.

Clinical Responsibilities

Inpatient Care

• First assist in the OR (robotic, laparoscopic, and open urologic oncology procedures)

• Post-operative rounding and acute care management

• Wound care and pain management

• Evaluation of new consults

• Coordination of hospital discharges

• Timely collaboration with consulting physicians

Outpatient Care

• Evaluation and management of new and established patients

• Participation in multidisciplinary oncology care

• Performance of clinic procedures as applicable

• Timely and accurate documentation

Schedule & Call

• Monday – Friday schedule

• Shared home call during the week

• Weekend call includes inpatient rounding and emergency OR coverage

Education & Experience

Required

• Master’s Degree

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

• Current Florida licensure as an APRN or PA

• National certification as NP or PA

Preferred

• 1–2 years of first assist or RNFA experience

Location

1301 Palm Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Why Northeast Florida?

Jacksonville offers an exceptional quality of life, including:

• Over 1,100 miles of coastline and waterways

• No state income tax

• Strong economy and growing medical community

• Professional sports, arts, and cultural venues

• Excellent public and private schools

• Outdoor lifestyle with beaches, golf, parks, and trails

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.