Outpatient Registered Nurse, Breast and Cancer Surgery

OhioHealth•Westerville, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining the Breast and Cancer Surgery team offers a meaningful opportunity to support patients throughout their journey with Breast and Melanoma cancers, from initial diagnosis through treatment and recovery. This role is part of a highly collaborative, patient-centered team dedicated to delivering comprehensive, compassionate care, making a direct difference in the lives of patients during critical moments of their care experience. In this position, you will support a team of 6 Surgeons and 6 Advanced Practice Providers, working closely with multiple disciplines to provide high-quality, coordinated care. Daily responsibilities include triaging patient clinical concerns, removing post-operative drains and sutures, assisting with care, educating patients and families, and helping guide patients through complex diagnoses and treatment plans. This hands-on clinical exposure allows for continued professional growth while contributing to positive patient outcomes. We are seeking an experienced nurse who demonstrates strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and independence. Ideal candidates will have experience with patient triage and complex care coordination, and a background in surgical, oncology, or specialty practice nursing is strongly preferred. If you are seeking a challenging, rewarding role within a supportive team environment that values expertise and growth, this opportunity may be an excellent fit! This position provides nursing care to patients and families along the health illness continuum in diverse health care settings while collaborating with the health care team. The RN is accountable for the practice of nursing as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The RN delegates nursing tasks to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) using the criteria written in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (Required)
BTLS - Basic Trauma Life Support - American Heart Association
CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - American Red Cross
RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing
3-5 years nursing experience

Nice To Haves

Prefer 2 years’ experience in Primary Care setting; or other like ambulatory care setting

Responsibilities

Performs initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessment as applicable to the population and or individual.
Based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, documents planned nursing interventions to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs.
Evaluates and documents response to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriately determined intervals; as part of a multidisciplinary team, revises plan of care based on evaluative data.
Actively participates in process improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.