Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Oncology

Position Summary

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. This clinic position runs a patient schedule 4 days a week with one day for administrative tasks. After a 6‑month probation, the admin day may be from home. Clinic hours are 8a‑4p, and you may need to stay past 4p depending on flow. APPs see about 18‑22 patients per clinic day. You will see breast, endocrine, and melanoma patients, including new and returning patients.

The clinic volume is typically 18‑22 patients with a 1‑hour lunch break. The location is the Siteman Cancer Center at BJH in Central West End, with additional patients starting 2026 at MoBap.

Day‑to‑day duties include seeing patients in clinic (new, returns, and postoperative), documenting notes, and following up on patient results.

• Provide direct patient care, including obtaining history, performing assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, and managing acute and chronic disease conditions.
• Use prescriptive authority and referral to other providers as appropriate within scope of practice.
• Provide counseling and education on preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Ensure accuracy of medical records and maintain required reports and statistics.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Participate in clinical research study projects, monitoring subjects and providing education.
• Follow departmental policies, quality assurance programs, and safety standards.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Enhance professional growth through educational programs and literature review.

• Office environment with exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and chemicals.
• Physical effort: sitting at desk or table, standing or walking, bending, crouching, stooping, and occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
• Equipment: office, lab, and clinical/diagnostic equipment.

Required:

M.S.N. – Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner.

Licensure:
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) – Illinois and Missouri. Basic Life Support – American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Certified Nurse Practitioner – Illinois and Missouri.

• No specific work experience required, but you must obtain APN licensure within three months of hire.
• Skills:
  
  Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Diagnostics, Disease Management, Epic EHR, Family Support, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Evaluations, Patient Management, Pharmacology, Preventive Care, Teamwork, Time Management.

A driver’s license is not required.

$86,300.00 – $ / Annually. Salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University.

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians.

• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• WashU covers tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate‑level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.