Registered Nurse

Tidelands Health; South Carolina; Sur place; USD 68 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tidelands Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Breast Oncology Practice to coordinate and deliver nursing care in the ambulatory breast health setting. You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely, safe patient care.

The role requires ADN with BSN/MSN preferred and at least 2 years of ambulatory or acute care nursing experience, with oncology/breast health background preferred. Join a leading health system dedicated to excellent patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• ADN is required.
• BSN/MSN preferred for advanced practice.
• Minimum 2 years of ambulatory or acute care nursing experience.
• Oncology/Breast health experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Prepare charts and coordinate patient visits with providers.
• Triaged patients during intake and review medical history.
• Coordinate care across Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and other teams.
• Assist physicians during in-office procedures and document samples.
• Perform lymphedema measurements and document in EPIC.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and breast health.
• Assess post-op complications and wound care.
• Schedule surgeries and obtain prior authorizations; document in EPIC.
• Monitor EPIC in-basket and manage supplies.

Connaissances

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Blood drawing

Breast ultrasound support

Safety compliance

Organization

Formation

ADN

BSN

MSN

Outils

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Registered Nurse (RN) - Breast Oncology (3410)

Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview

The Breast Surgical Oncology Practice Nurse Specialist is essential for the efficient care delivery in the Breast Surgical Oncology Practice. Responsible and accountable for the coordination and provision of nursing care based upon standards of care and professional nursing practice and is accountable for the outcomes of nursing care deliveries in the ambulatory Breast Health setting. Collaborates with all members of the patients care team and provides necessary reports, documents and care plans.

What you will do

• Responsible for chart preparation which includes communication with various other providers/services involved in the care of the patient and reviewing all the necessary reports/documentation in preparation for the patient visit
• Responsible for triaging patients during the nursing assessment intake at each office visit. Reviews all medications, allergies, surgeries, family history, new medical comorbidities and completes MIPS according to protocol
• Responsible for ensuring effective communication across the multidisciplinary teams (Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Radiology, Surgical services) to provide coordinated & timely care for patients. Serves as a liaison for patients and providers. Acts as a chaperone for physicians to ensure a safe environment for all patients
• Assist physician during in-office procedures (biopsy, aspirations, incisions and drainage) which includes preparing instruments, operating the breast ultrasound equipment and documenting and label specimens per policy
• Perform lymphedema measurement procedure and document accordingly in EPIC
• Provides and reviews all education material with patients and families regarding procedural instructions, maintaining of good breast health, the understanding of a breast cancer diagnosis or benign breast problem. Communicates with patients and families regarding all necessary surgical information- pre-op instructions, arrival times, follow-up care
• Completes independent nursing assessment patient visits to assess post-op complications, monitoring and removal of surgical drains/staples, incision checks, wound care, dressing changes, blood draw for genetic testing
• Collaborate with the surgical and radiology departments to schedule surgeries and biopsies and ensure all documentation is complete. Obtain and track prior authorizations for biopsies, surgeries and imaging and documents in EPIC accordingly
• Monitors and triages messages/voicemails in the EPIC in-basket
• Maintains an accurate record of AED log
• Prepares and participates in the annual "In the Pink" Breast Cancer fundraising walk
• Completes annual CME as required by the NAPBC to remain an accredited oncology breast program
• Stock exams rooms daily, and is responsible for organizing, monitoring the inventory and ordering all medical supplies for all practice locations

Education Qualifications

• ADN Required
• BSN Preferred
• MSN Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting Required
• Oncology, Breast Health and/or Breast Surgical nursing experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Broad and thorough knowledge of the discipline of nursing and is a role model for professional nursing practice
• Knowledge of current and emerging best practices, trends and technologies in the Breast Surgical Oncology discipline
• Proven ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and delegate work functions efficiently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to create and maintain a climate for effective communication and collaborative decision making
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management and staff from all disciplines. Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork and collaboration
• Proficient in blood drawing
• Capable of assisting surgeon with breast ultrasound procedures
• Strong understanding of safety and regulatory standards as it pertains to role
• Strong organizational and planning abilities

Adaptability and flexibility

Proficiency with PC's and Microsoft office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and prior Electronic Medical Record experience preferred

The ability to be self-motivated to complete organizational projects and goals is required

Commitment to Continual Professional Development

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