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Tidelands Health•Murrells Inlet, SC
•Onsite
About The Position
The Breast Surgical Oncology Practice Nurse Specialist is essential for the efficient care delivery in the Breast Surgical Oncology Practice. Responsible and accountable for the coordination and provision of nursing care based upon standards of care and professional nursing practice and is accountable for the outcomes of nursing care deliveries in the ambulatory Breast Health setting. Collaborates with all members of the patients care team and provides necessary reports, documents and care plans.
Requirements
- ADN Required
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting Required
- Registered Nurse - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Required
- Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days Required
- Valid and in good standing driver’s license and personal transportation to be able to travel to multiple TH clinical sites required
Nice To Haves
- BSN Preferred
- MSN Preferred
- Oncology, Breast Health and/or Breast Surgical nursing experience Preferred
- Oncology Certified Nurse - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Preferred
- Proficiency with PC’s and Microsoft office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and prior Electronic Medical Record experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for chart preparation which includes communication with various other providers/services involved in the care of the patient and reviewing all the necessary reports/documentation in preparation for the patient visit
- Responsible for triaging patients during the nursing assessment intake at each office visit. Reviews all medications, allergies, surgeries, family history, new medical comorbidities and completes MIPS according to protocol
- Responsible for ensuring effective communication across the multidisciplinary teams (Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Radiology, Surgical services) to provide coordinated & timely care for patients. Serves as a liaison for patients and providers. Acts as a chaperone for physicians to ensure a safe environment for all patients
- Assist physician during in-office procedures (biopsy, aspirations, incisions and drainage) which includes preparing instruments, operating the breast ultrasound equipment and documenting and label specimens per policy
- Perform lymphedema measurement procedure and document accordingly in EPIC
- Provides and reviews all education material with patients and families regarding procedural instructions, maintaining of good breast health, the understanding of a breast cancer diagnosis or benign breast problem. Communicates with patients and families regarding all necessary surgical information- pre-op instructions, arrival times, follow-up care
- Completes independent nursing assessment patient visits to assess post-op complications, monitoring and removal of surgical drains/staples, incision checks, wound care, dressing changes, blood draw for genetic testing
- Collaborate with the surgical and radiology departments to schedule surgeries and biopsies and ensure all documentation is complete. Obtain and track prior authorizations for biopsies, surgeries and imaging and documents in EPIC accordingly
- Monitors and triages messages/voicemails in the EPIC in-basket
- Maintains an accurate record of AED log
- Prepares and participates in the annual “In the Pink” Breast Cancer fundraising walk
- Completes annual CME as required by the NAPBC to remain an accredited oncology breast program
- Stock exams rooms daily, and is responsible for organizing, monitoring the inventory and ordering all medical supplies for all practice locations
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
