APP - Breast Surgery

The US Oncology Network•Springfield, OR

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works collaboratively with breast surgical oncologists to provide comprehensive care for patients with breast disease, breast cancer, and elevated hereditary cancer risk. This outpatient-based role focuses on breast surgical oncology, high-risk patient management, survivorship, and hereditary cancer assessment across the continuum of care. The APP serves as a direct patient caregiver, educator, and care coordinator, supporting patients through diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, perioperative care, and long-term surveillance. The role includes participation in multidisciplinary breast cancer care and development of individualized prevention and risk-reduction strategies for high-risk patients.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current RN and APRN licensure in the practicing state.
Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification required.
Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current NCCPA certification and state licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or strong interest in breast surgery, oncology, women’s health, genetics, or high-risk patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations for patients with breast cancer, high-risk breast lesions, hereditary cancer syndromes, and abnormal breast imaging.
Obtain and review personal and family medical histories, imaging, pathology, laboratory studies, and genetic testing results to support clinical decision-making.
Perform pre-operative and post-operative assessments, including wound evaluation, drain management, and monitoring for surgical complications.
Develop individualized surveillance, prevention, and risk-reduction plans for patients at elevated hereditary or familial breast cancer risk.
Coordinate genetic testing and provide patient education regarding hereditary cancer syndromes, inheritance patterns, and implications for treatment and screening.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, surgical treatment options, recovery expectations, survivorship, and lifestyle modifications.
Collaborate closely with breast surgeons, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, genetics, nursing, and navigation teams to ensure multidisciplinary, patient-centered care.
Participate in tumor boards, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based clinical practice development.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
Stay current with evolving breast oncology and genetics guidelines, including NCCN recommendations and advances in genomic medicine.
Assist with in-office procedures as appropriate to training and clinical competency.