Nurse Practitioner- Full Time

Surgery And Trauma Nurse PractitionerThe Surgery and Trauma Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with breast surgical oncologists to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with breast disease, breast cancer, and elevated hereditary cancer risk. This outpatient-based role spans breast surgical oncology, high-risk patient management, survivorship, and hereditary cancer assessment across the continuum of care. The NP serves as a direct caregiver, educator, and care coordinator-supporting patients through diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, perioperative care, and long-term surveillance. In addition, the NP functions as the NAPBC Co-Coordinator, supporting the Breast Program Director (BPD) and multidisciplinary team in achieving and maintaining accreditation through the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). This includes leadership in program coordination, quality improvement, documentation, and regulatory compliance.Reports directly to the Practice ManagerClinical Care Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive evaluations for patients with:Breast cancerHigh-risk breast lesionsHereditary cancer syndromesAbnormal breast imagingObtain and interpret:Personal and family medical historiesImaging, pathology, and laboratory studiesGenetic testing resultsPerform pre-operative and post-operative assessments, including:Wound evaluationDrain managementMonitoring for surgical complicationsDevelop individualized care plans, including:Surveillance strategiesPrevention and risk-reduction interventions for high-risk patientsCoordinate genetic testing and provide patient education regarding:Hereditary cancer syndromesInheritance patternsImplications for treatment and screeningEducate patients and families on:Diagnosis and treatment optionsSurgical expectations and recoverySurvivorship care and lifestyle modificationsCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams including:Breast surgeryMedical oncologyRadiation oncologyRadiologyPathologyGeneticsNavigation and nursing teamsParticipate in multidisciplinary breast cancer conferences (tumor boards) and clinical decision-makingMaintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical recordStay current with evolving guidelines (e.g., NCCN, genomic medicine advances)Assist with in-office procedures consistent with training and competencyNAPBC Co-Coordinator Responsibilities:Program Leadership & Accreditation:Serve as NAPBC Co-Coordinator, supporting the Breast Program Director (BPD) in maintaining compliance with all NAPBC standardsCoordinate accreditation activities, including:Site visit preparation and readinessSubmission and management of required documentationFollow-up on deficiencies and corrective actionsEnsure all program protocols are:Evidence-basedCurrent and compliantReviewed and approved by the Breast Program Leadership Committee (BPLC)Breast Program Leadership Committee (BPLC) Coordination:Coordinate BPLC operations, including:Scheduling and agenda developmentAttendance trackingMultidisciplinary representationMaintain detailed BPLC meeting minutes, including:Annual and triennial standard reviewsQuality improvement activitiesBarriers to care and action plansEnsure completion and documentation of required:Annual evaluations (e.g., treatment planning, quality measures)Triennial reviews (e.g., screening, survivorship, genetics)Multidisciplinary Breast Care Conference (Tumor Board) Coordination:Coordinate and track compliance with tumor board requirements, including:Case presentation percentagesRequired specialty attendanceProspective case discussionEnsure documentation includes:Clinical stagingTreatment planningGenetic and clinical trial considerationsMonitor compliance with NAPBC presentation thresholds and requirementsDocumentation & Regulatory Compliance:Manage and submit all Pre-Review Questionnaire (PRQ) materials for accreditationMaintain required documentation, including:ProtocolsTemplatesMeeting minutesCompliance reportsEnsure all documentation:Is audit-readyExcludes protected health informationMeets regulatory and privacy standardsQuality Improvement & Outcomes:Lead and coordinate breast program quality improvement (QI) initiatives, including:Selection of improvement projectsImplementation using methodologies (e.g., PDSA, Lean, DMAIC)Outcome tracking and reportingMonitor adherence to NAPBC quality measures and:Identify gapsDevelop corrective action plansReport findings to the BPLCClinical Program Oversight:Support development and monitoring of evidence-based protocols for:High-risk breast managementGenetic evaluationSurvivorship and surveillancePatient navigationEnsure alignment with national guidelines (NCCN, ASCO, etc.)Data, Research & Community Outreach:Track clinical research accrual (target 2% of analytic cases annually)Coordinate and document:Community outreach programsPrevention and early detection initiatives (minimum of two annually)Ensure follow-up systems are in place for abnormal findings identified during outreachCare Coordination & Navigation Integration:Collaborate with navigation teams to ensure:Continuity across the care continuumTimely transitions between treatment phasesSupport implementation and evaluation of patient navigation processesThe above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.Minimum Qualifications:Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent advanced degreeCompletion of accredited Nurse Practitioner programCurrent licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)Experience in oncology, breast care, or surgical specialties preferredPreferred Qualifications:Experience with NAPBC, CoC