Nurse Practitioner (Oncology)

Job Requirements

Position Overview

This position is in the Oncology department in an ambulatory setting, with occasional cross-coverage in the infusion center. This day-shift opportunity offers the ability to build meaningful relationships with patients throughout their cancer journey while practicing alongside physicians and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

Under the general supervision of physician colleagues, the Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, evidence-based care and serves as a vital link between patients, families, and the healthcare team. The role combines direct patient care, clinical leadership, education, quality improvement, and professional development in a dynamic academic environment dedicated to delivering exceptional oncology care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic testing and prescribe therapies and medications as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and ancillary services to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Facilitate admissions, discharges, transfers, and specialty consultations while promoting efficient patient flow.
• Educate and counsel patients and families regarding disease processes, treatment options, symptom management, and preventive care.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate supportive services, including pain management and palliative care resources.
• Perform procedures and specialty consultations as appropriate to the practice.

Leadership and Quality

• Partner with physician leadership and multidisciplinary teams to improve clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and quality metrics.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and development of evidence-based clinical pathways.
• Help advance patient care delivery through research integration, best practices, and innovative models of care.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to colleagues and contribute to departmental and organizational initiatives.

Education and Professional Development

• Provide formal and informal education to healthcare team members and precept students.
• Participate in grand rounds, journal clubs, and continuing education activities.
• Engage in professional organizations and contribute to local, regional, and national educational opportunities.
• Promote health education and outreach within the community.

Research and Academic Opportunities

• Participate in clinical research and industry-sponsored trials.
• Collaborate in advancing evidence-based practice and improving oncology outcomes.
• Doctorally prepared Nurse Practitioners may have opportunities to conduct independent nursing research and contribute to the advancement of the profession.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Maryland Nurse Practitioner licensure and national certification in the applicable specialty (ACNP, AGPCNP, FNP).
• DEA and CDS eligibility.
• BLS certification required; ACLS required for inpatient responsibilities.
• Minimum of one year of Registered Nurse experience required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, lifelong learning, and evidence-based practice.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Benefits

Review the 2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide.pdf 

University of Maryland Medical Center is the Medical System's flagship academic medical center. The hospital provides comprehensive care for the West Baltimore community and tertiary care for Maryland and the surrounding areas.

Key services include:

• R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
• UM Golisano Children's Hospital
• UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Transplant
• Heart and Vascular
• Neurosciences and Stroke
• Time-Sensitive Critical Care
• Women's Health

UMMC’s downtown and midtown campuses together provide more than $318 million a year in services that benefit our community.

The food pantries supported more than 350 families by providing free, healthy food to patients who are food insecure. The mobile market provides access to low cost produce to employees and the community.

The diabetes prevention program screens at risk individuals and refers to diabetes and prevention programs. Community based blood pressure hubs screen for hypertension and provide on-going follow up.

In 2024, more than 250 West Baltimore residents were hired through UMMC’s Career Academy and nearly 100 students from city schools participated in training programs.