Practice Nurse - Breast Surgery
About The Position
The Breast Surgery Practice Nurse supports NewYork-Presbyterian’s Breast Surgery Program at the David H. Koch Center in an ambulatory setting. The nurse guides patients through diagnosis, surgical decision-making, treatment preparation, and postoperative recovery, coordinating safe care and supporting a positive patient experience. The role is a clinical partner to surgeons, advanced practice providers, navigators, and multidisciplinary oncology colleagues. It includes comprehensive nursing assessment and ongoing evaluation for patients undergoing breast surgery, such as lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, and high-risk evaluations. The nurse supports preoperative and postoperative care, educates patients and families, coordinates care transitions, responds to calls and portal messages, and documents care using clinical technology. The nurse practices in accordance with the ANA Nursing Scope & Standards and NYP’s Primary Nursing model, and contributes to shared governance, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and ongoing professional development. The role requires on-site presence, with variation by role, and employees should live within commuting distance of NYP; travel expenses are not reimbursed.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current New York State RN license.
- BCLS certification from the American Heart Association; other life-support certifications as required by nursing bylaws.
- Strong patient-education, assessment, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a surgical oncology practice environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in breast surgery, surgical oncology, ambulatory surgery, or perioperative nursing.
- OCN® or CNOR certification, or willingness to pursue certification.
- Experience with patient navigation, triage, or multidisciplinary oncologic care.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing assessment and ongoing evaluation for patients undergoing breast surgery, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, and high-risk evaluations.
- Support preoperative and postoperative care, including wound evaluation, symptom triage, drain-management education, and follow-up coordination.
- Educate patients and families about diagnosis, surgical options, perioperative expectations, recovery timelines, and self-care plans.
- Partner with surgeons and APPs to facilitate pre-surgical clearance, diagnostic imaging workflows, biopsy coordination, and ongoing surveillance.
- Guide patients through care transitions, including surgery consultations, imaging, pathology review, plastic surgery integration, medical oncology referrals, and survivorship planning.
- Respond to patient calls and portal messages, perform symptom triage, and escalate clinical concerns according to established protocols.
- Maintain accurate documentation and use clinical technology to support continuity and quality of care.
- Promote a safe, therapeutic environment in accordance with NYP Nursing standards and regulatory requirements.
- Provide care consistent with the ANA Nursing Scope & Standards and NYP’s Primary Nursing model, applying critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and accountability.
- Participate in Shared Governance, quality-improvement initiatives, surgical care optimization projects, and evidence-based practice activities.
- Demonstrate effective communication, patient-centered service, cultural competency, ethical practice, and teamwork.
- Maintain professional competency through ongoing education, skill development, and participation in unit-based learning programs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support employees and their families.
- Competitive base pay and recognition for experience, education, and licensure.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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Job Type
Full-time
