Nurse Practitioner - Hematology Oncology

Job Title: Hematology-Oncology Nurse Practitioner – Lafayette, LA

Why apply?
Join a leading healthcare facility in Lafayette, LA, offering a competitive salary between $105,000 and $115,000 annually, with no on-call hospital duties. Enjoy a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, working in a busy outpatient clinic with a supportive team, and start within 60 days. This is your chance to work with complex cases in a dynamic, fast-paced environment!

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Quick Facts

• Location: Lafayette, LA
• Start Date: ASAP / Within 60 days
• End Date/Duration: Permanent position (locum-to-perm)
• Shift: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (may work until last chemo/biotherapy is completed)
• Hours/week: 40
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• License/Certs: Current State Nurse Practitioner License; must have 3-5 years Hematology/Oncology experience
• Experience: 3–5 years Hematology/Oncology
• Pay & Benefits:
  • Salary: $105,000 – $115,000/year (based on experience)
  • Pay package discussed upon application
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Retirement plan

What You’ll Do

• Provide outpatient care to complex hematology-oncology patients in a busy clinic setting
• Manage treatment visits, follow-ups, and new patient assessments
• Collaborate closely with physicians, NPs, and care team to coordinate patient care
• Monitor patient progress, administer therapies, and provide supportive care
• Follow protocols for chemotherapy and biotherapy administration
• Document patient interactions accurately in electronic health records
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes

What You Need
Required:

• Current Nurse Practitioner license in Louisiana or the ability to obtain one
• 3-5 years Hematology/Oncology experience in a high-volume setting
• Strong clinical skills in managing complex patients with co-morbidities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred:

• Experience with outpatient infusion suites and chemotherapy administration
• Excellent coordination and communication skills

About the Assignment
This position is based at a fully staffed outpatient oncology clinic in Lafayette, LA, featuring an infusion suite with 16 chairs. The clinic is staffed by experienced physicians and nurse practitioners, managing a full panel of complex patients. The clinic does not require inpatient rounding, but involves close coordination of outpatient care, treatment planning, and patient follow-up visits.

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