Otolaryngology Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Head & Neck Surgery Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center Jacksonville, Florida

Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday Friday + Shared Call

Join a Premier Oncology Program

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA-C) to join our Head & Neck Surgery team in Jacksonville, Florida.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a nationally recognized, academically aligned cancer program bringing the MD Anderson standard of care to Northeast Florida.

As one of only a select number of health systems nationwide to replicate the MD Anderson Cancer Network model, Baptist MD Anderson offers a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering advanced, patient-centered oncology care.

Our 330,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art cancer center is dedicated exclusively to oncology and provides comprehensive support across the full continuum of care.

Role Overview

The APP will play an integral role in the Head & Neck Surgery service line, supporting patients across the full spectrum of care including outpatient clinic, inpatient management, and the operating room.

This position offers a high level of clinical autonomy and hands-on procedural experience within a collaborative surgical team.

Key Responsibilities Inpatient Care

• Independently round on post-operative patients
• Manage wound care, pain control, and recovery progression
• Coordinate care with consulting teams
• Evaluate new consults and assist with discharge planning

Operating Room

• Serve as first assist in head & neck surgical procedures
• Assist in open, endoscopic, robotic, and microvascular reconstruction cases
• Support perioperative and post-operative patient management

Outpatient Clinic

• Evaluate new and follow-up patients in pre- and post-operative settings
• Perform in-office procedures (e.g., wound care, laryngoscopy, minor closures)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary oncology teams
• Opportunity to develop an independent clinic over time

Schedule & Call

• Monday Friday schedule
• Shared call responsibilities:
  • Weekday home call
  • Weekend call with inpatient rounding and OR coverage for urgent cases

Qualifications

• Master s degree (APRN or PA-C)
• Certified and licensed as an APRN or Physician Assistant in Florida (or eligible)
• Surgical experience required
• First assist experience preferred

Why Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

• MD Anderson Cancer Network partner bringing a nationally recognized model of care to the region
• Physician-led, multidisciplinary oncology program
• Access to advanced technology, research, and clinical trials
• Collaborative, academic-oriented environment
• Strong system support through Baptist Health, Northeast Florida s most preferred health system

Location Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville offers the best of coastal living with metropolitan amenities featuring miles of beaches, outdoor recreation, professional sports, and a vibrant cultural scene. With a lower cost of living compared to other major Florida markets, it s an ideal place to build both your career and lifestyle.