Practice Nurse - Breast Surgery

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The Breast Surgery Practice Nurse at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital works in the David H. Koch Center in New York, guiding patients through diagnosis, surgical options, and perioperative care in an ambulatory setting.

You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments for lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, and high‑risk evaluations, coordinate pre/post‑operative care, educate patients and families, and support care transitions with surgeons and oncology teams, onsite.

Qualifications

• BSN and current NYS RN license.
• BCLS - AHA; other life‑support certifications as required.
• Strong patient‑education, assessment, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a surgical oncology practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessment and ongoing evaluation for patients undergoing breast surgery—including lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, and high‑risk evaluations.
• Support pre‑operative and post‑operative care, including wound evaluation, symptom triage, drain management education, and postoperative follow‑up coordination.
• Deliver patient and family education on diagnosis, surgical options, perioperative expectations, recovery timelines, and self‑care plans.
• Partner with surgeons and APPs to facilitate safe pre‑surgical clearance, diagnostic imaging workflows, biopsy coordination, and ongoing surveillance.
• Guide patients through care transitions—surgery consults, imaging, pathology review, plastic surgery integration, medical oncology referrals, and survivorship planning.
• Respond to patient calls and portal messages, performing symptom triage and escalating clinical concerns per established protocols.
• Ensure accurate documentation and use of clinical technology to support the continuity and quality of care.
• Promote a safe, therapeutic environment in alignment with NYP Nursing standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

BSN

RN license NYS

BCLS (AHA)

Patient education

Communication skills

Surgical oncology

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Shape the Future of Surgical Breast Cancer Care

At NewYork‑Presbyterian, our breast surgery teams deliver world‑renowned, compassionate care grounded in innovation, precision, and partnership. As a Practice Nurse supporting the Breast Surgery Program at the state‑of‑the‑art David H. Koch Center (DHK), you’ll guide patients through diagnosis, surgical decision‑making, treatment preparation, and postoperative recovery.

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Day (United States of America)

About This Role

The Breast Surgery Practice Nurse is a key clinical partner to surgeons, APPs, navigators, and multidisciplinary oncology colleagues. In this ambulatory setting, you will:

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessment and ongoing evaluation for patients undergoing breast surgery—including lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, and high‑risk evaluations.


• Support pre‑operative and post‑operative care, including wound evaluation, symptom triage, drain management education, and postoperative follow‑up coordination.


• Deliver patient and family education on diagnosis, surgical options, perioperative expectations, recovery timelines, and self‑care plans.


• Partner with surgeons and APPs to facilitate safe pre‑surgical clearance, diagnostic imaging workflows, biopsy coordination, and ongoing surveillance.


• Guide patients through care transitions—surgery consults, imaging, pathology review, plastic surgery integration, medical oncology referrals, and survivorship planning.


• Respond to patient calls and portal messages, performing symptom triage and escalating clinical concerns per established protocols.


• Ensure accurate documentation and use of clinical technology to support the continuity and quality of care.


• Promote a safe, therapeutic environment in alignment with NYP Nursing standards and regulatory requirements.

Professional Practice Responsibilities

• Provide care grounded in the ANA Nursing Scope & Standards and NYP’s Primary Nursing model, emphasizing critical thinking, clinical decision‑making, and accountability.


• Participate in Shared Governance, quality‑improvement initiatives, surgical care optimization projects, and evidence‑based practice activities.


• Demonstrate excellence in 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.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)


• Current NYS RN license


• BCLS - AHA; 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

Preferred

• Experience in breast surgery, surgical oncology, ambulatory surgery, or perioperative nursing


• OCN® or CNOR preferred (or willingness to pursue certification)


• Experience with patient navigation, triage, or multidisciplinary oncologic care

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range: $133,595-$153,220/Annual