Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant – Breast Oncology

WashU IT

. Provide direct patient care for adult patients with breast cancer across early-stage, locally advanced, and metastatic disease .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,000 - $174,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct patient care for adult patients with breast cancer, including assessment, treatment management, and patient education. Proficient in developing patient-centered care plans and coordinating supportive care services while adhering to safety and quality standards.

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Patient Care ManagementNurse Practitioner LicensureBasic Life Support CertificationPatient EducationClinical Research Management

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnostic Studies InterpretationPreventative Health AssessmentsTreatment Response MonitoringSystemic Anticancer TherapiesTherapeutic InterventionsMedical Record MaintenanceQuality Improvement ActivitiesRehabilitation Nursing ExpertisePatient-Centered Care Plans

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipPatient AdvocacyProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ITB Therapy ManagementElectronic Medical RecordsClinical Research ToolsPatient Education Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's DegreeNurse Practitioner CertificationAdvanced Practical Nurse LicensureBasic Life Support CertificationPhysician Assistant Licensure

Industry Keywords

Breast Cancer CareAcute and Chronic Disease ManagementPreventative Health CareQuality Assurance ProgramsInfection Control Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct patient care for adult patients with breast cancer across early-stage, locally advanced, and metastatic disease
Obtain patient histories and perform patient assessments through observation, interview, and examination
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies
Perform preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations, and care
Provide direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions
Develop and implement patient-centered care plans in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers, and others
Monitor treatment response and treatment-related toxicities
Oversee systemic anticancer therapies
Provide patient and family education
Coordinate supportive care services and guide patients through treatment, survivorship, and ongoing care
Manage health conditions through prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources
Perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations
Maintain accurate medical records and required reports, records, and statistics
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic patient environment
Manage clinical research study projects, monitor participating subjects, administer medications, and provide education
Champion safety and quality of care for patients using ITB therapy and serve as an expert in ITB pump care and management
Help develop patient education programs and lead quality and safety initiatives
Serve as a clinical expert regarding rehabilitation nursing in complex clinical situations
Work according to departmental policies, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards
Participate in quality improvement and process improvement activities
Enhance professional growth through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops
Contribute to rehabilitation nursing through research, publications, and presentations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Nurse Practitioner: Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program
Nurse Practitioner: Advanced Practical Nurse licensure, or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire
Nurse Practitioner: Basic Life Support certification with a skills assessment component
Physician Assistant: Graduate of a PA program
Physician Assistant: Current PA licensure to practice in Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire
Physician Assistant: Basic Life Support certification with a skills assessment component
Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty
No specific work experience is required
Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations available where applicable
External candidates receiving an offer must complete required pre-employment screening, including criminal background check and applicable drug, employment, education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, vaccinations, and/or governmental registry checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
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 and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources for childcare needs
Adult care resources
Tuition covered for employee and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years