Nurse Clinician - Breast Clinic

Saint Luke's Health System • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Luke's South has an opportunity for a Nurse Clinician in our Breast Center. This position supports breast surgeon's clinics and provides phone triage for surgeon's patient group. Handles patient follow-up calls in conjunction with the nurse navigator. Assists with in-office procedures. Schedules appointments, MRIs, follow-ups, and surgery for patients. Provides patient education on particular procedures and processes. Is subject matter expert in respective specialty for hospital RNs in the units. Regularly collaborates with other disciplines such as medical oncology, plastic surgery, and radiation oncology to share best practices on care plans. Will have face-to-face contact with patients. This level only applicable in highly complex specialty areas and specialty areas reflected in external market. Work generally performed within a specialty clinic setting.

Requirements

• 2 years applicable experience
• Registered Nurse (KS) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)
• Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)

Responsibilities

• Supports breast surgeon's clinics
• Provides phone triage for surgeon's patient group
• Handles patient follow-up calls in conjunction with the nurse navigator
• Assists with in-office procedures
• Schedules appointments, MRIs, follow-ups, and surgery for patients
• Provides patient education on particular procedures and processes
• Acts as subject matter expert in respective specialty for hospital RNs in the units
• Collaborates with other disciplines such as medical oncology, plastic surgery, and radiation oncology to share best practices on care plans
• Has face-to-face contact with patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree