Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Located in Baton Rouge, LA, the center is 100% focused on cancer care and operates through strategic hospital and physician partnerships to deliver state-of-the-art treatments and comprehensive cancer services. The organization's culture of innovation aims to attract top cancer care professionals, from expert physicians and specialized scientists to supportive care leaders. For nurses, Mary Bird Perkins offers a mission-driven environment centered on improving survivorship and lessening the burden of cancer. The organization is strategically growing, which creates career advancement opportunities but has also raised concerns about the pace of expansion. Nurses work alongside community oncologists in a collaborative setting, supporting patients through their cancer treatment journeys. The center emphasizes a team-based approach to cancer care delivery, seeking talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients they serve.

The organization's mission is to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. They are committed to delivering state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services through hospital and physician partnerships. The culture emphasizes innovation, community oncology support, and a 100% focus on cancer care.