BEEBE BREAST SURGERY-NURSE PRACTITIONER

Beebe Healthcare•Rehoboth Beach, DE

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care as the breast center advanced practice provider, following established protocols, policies, procedures, and accepted standards of care. The role operates within the approved scope of practice and credentials approved by the Beebe Medical Center credentialing committee. The Nurse Practitioner follows nursing standards, procedures, and practices and gives patient-care directions to nursing and other staff. The position provides care for patients at high risk for breast cancer and patients with a history of breast cancer, including ordering appropriate imaging, discussing risk-reduction strategies, arranging genetic testing and medical oncology referrals when needed, and performing breast examinations every 6 to 12 months. The Nurse Practitioner also assesses postoperative patients for complications; helps coordinate biopsies after abnormal imaging; manages benign breast disease and dense breasts; assesses for lymphedema and makes appropriate physical therapy referrals; and evaluates diagnostics, documents care, communicates clearly, and maintains clinical competency.

Requirements

Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the ACNP.
Current Delaware license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, national board certification, and a Certificate of Authority from the Delaware Board of Nursing as a certified Nurse Practitioner.
Prescriptive authority issued by the Delaware Board of Nursing.
DEA license or eligibility to apply for a DEA number and license.
Valid BLS and ACLS cards upon hire; ability to perform BLS.
At least 2 years of experience.
Knowledge of pharmacology principles, surgical procedures, and in-depth anatomy.
Manual dexterity and ability to assess clinical situations, initiate appropriate treatment, interpret laboratory data, respond to emergencies, coordinate work schedules, and recognize and document pathophysiology.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of basic computer programs.
Ability to keep patient and team-member information confidential, withstand crisis situations, and provide customer service to patients, team members, and visitors.

Responsibilities

Manage high-risk patients, including ordering imaging in accordance with NCCN guidelines, discussing risk-reduction strategies, and performing breast examinations every 6 to 12 months.
Manage patients with a history of breast cancer, including ordering imaging, arranging genetic testing when needed, and referring patients to medical oncology when needed.
Order genetic testing.
Assess postoperative patients for complications such as hematoma, seroma, and infection.
Interpret abnormal imaging and arrange biopsy with a surgeon.
Manage benign breast disease, including breast cysts and breast pain.
Manage patients with dense breasts.
Assess patients for lymphedema and make appropriate referrals to physical therapy.
Apply clinical assessment skills, evaluate necessary diagnostics, and document services rendered accurately and in detail.
Communicate clearly, maintain competency through ongoing education, support organizational leadership training opportunities, and comply with hospital punctuality policies.
Provide specific patient-care directions to nursing and other staff.