Lung Nodule Program APRN-LR Oncology Clinic

About the role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) in the Lung Nodule Clinic delivers specialized, evidence-based care to patients presenting with incidental pulmonary nodules, low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening findings, and suspected thoracic malignancies. The primary objective of this role is to establish rapid, efficient diagnostic pathways and surveillance for pulmonary nodules. Operating with a high level of autonomy in collaboration with pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and radiologists, the provider manages risk stratification, longitudinal tracking, patient education, and multidisciplinary coordination to drive early detection of lung cancer and reduce time-to-treatment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized, evidence-based care to patients with incidental pulmonary nodules, low-dose CT lung cancer screening findings, and suspected thoracic malignancies.
• Establish rapid, efficient diagnostic pathways and surveillance for pulmonary nodules.
• Manage risk stratification, longitudinal tracking, patient education, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Operate with a high level of autonomy in collaboration with pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and radiologists.
• Drive early detection of lung cancer and reduce time-to-treatment.

Requirements

• Current, active, and unrestricted state license as an APRN or PA.
• For Nurse Practitioners: Master’s in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited APRN program; concentration as Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) preferred.
• For Physician Assistants: Master’s degree from an ARC‑PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• APRN board certification by ANCC, AANP, or AACN required; PA board certification by NCCPA (PA‑C) required.
• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and state prescriptive authority.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as an APP in Pulmonology, Thoracic Surgery, Medical Oncology, or Interventional Radiology.
• Preferred prior dedicated experience in a lung nodule management program, lung cancer screening, or interpreting advanced chest imaging (CT/PET).

Skills

• Strong empathetic communication skills to alleviate patient anxiety surrounding incidental nodule findings and potential malignancy.
• Deep understanding of Fleischner Society Guidelines, American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) guidelines, and NCCN guidelines for pulmonary nodule management and lung cancer screening.
• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting chest radiographs, high‑resolution CT scans, PET scans, and Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs).
• Competency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

Schedule

Working Hours: Varies; authorized 80.00 hours bi‑weekly.