Surgical Oncology Nurse Practitioner Specialist
MedStar Health · Washington, DC
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FULL-TIME
Posted Nov 3, 2026
Job Description
Join our dedicated team as a Surgical Oncology Nurse Practitioner Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive pre- and post-operative care for patients navigating complex oncologic surgeries. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate closely with surgical oncologists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care throughout their treatment journey.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments and monitor post-operative progress for surgical oncology patients.
• Educate patients about their conditions and provide essential post-discharge care in an outpatient setting.
• Support inpatient consultations and facilitate smooth discharge planning.
• Engage actively in daily patient review rounds, weekly tumor boards, and care huddles to enhance patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and prompt documentation of patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate seamlessly among surgeons, referring physicians, inpatient teams, and outpatient specialty services to optimize care pathways.
Essential Skills:
• Expertise in pre-operative assessment techniques.
• Proficient in post-operative patient management strategies.
• Strong ability to provide oncology patient education.
• Experience in conducting inpatient consultations.
• Effective discharge coordination skills.
• Participation in multidisciplinary tumor board discussions.
• Proficient in electronic medical record documentation.
• Ability to optimize care pathways for complex patient needs.
• Skilled in coordinating longitudinal patient follow-up.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments and monitor post-operative progress for surgical oncology patients.
• Educate patients about their conditions and provide essential post-discharge care in an outpatient setting.
• Support inpatient consultations and facilitate smooth discharge planning.
• Engage actively in daily patient review rounds, weekly tumor boards, and care huddles to enhance patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and prompt documentation of patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate seamlessly among surgeons, referring physicians, inpatient teams, and outpatient specialty services to optimize care pathways.
Essential Skills:
• Expertise in pre-operative assessment techniques.
• Proficient in post-operative patient management strategies.
• Strong ability to provide oncology patient education.
• Experience in conducting inpatient consultations.
• Effective discharge coordination skills.
• Participation in multidisciplinary tumor board discussions.
• Proficient in electronic medical record documentation.
• Ability to optimize care pathways for complex patient needs.
• Skilled in coordinating longitudinal patient follow-up.
Additional Details
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Country
- US
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