Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
Current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing
Minimum of one year experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Women's Health or Oncology
Strong understanding of high-risk breast health protocols
Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients
Responsibilities
Conduct patient histories and physical examinations
Provide education on high-risk factors and lifestyle modifications
Order and schedule necessary diagnostic procedures
Explain procedures and their implications to patients and families
Monitor patient progress and consult with supervising physician as needed
Contribute to the development and improvement of the High-Risk Breast program
Benefits
Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule
Opportunity to work in a newly established program
Focus on preventative care and patient education
Collaborative environment with a dedicated healthcare team
Potential for professional growth in a specialized field
Full Job Description
Overview:
Piedmont Fayette - Advanced Practice Provider - Outpatient - Breast Health
Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner to join the High-Risk Breast team in Fayetteville, Georgia. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position in the outpatient setting. The High-Risk Breast program is new offering to our community and will be unique for the Piedmont system and the Fayetteville market. The program structure is based on the nationally recognized model as outlined by the National Consortium of Breast Centers and will focus on preventative care and surveillance for people identified as high risk for breast cancer at the time of the screening mammography.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Takes patient histories, conducts physical examinations, writes progress notes, prepares patient workups and summaries noting findings, obtains psychosocial history relevant to patient care, and assumes responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients.
Provides high-risk patient education, risk reduction recommendations, lifestyle modification counseling, and develops personalized cancer screening and management plan.
Orders and schedules laboratory studies, imaging, diagnostic procedures, and makes appropriate referrals.
Explains necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedure(s) to the patient, patient's family, and staff.
Monitors progress of patients, reports progress to supervising physician, and maintains record of each patient's progress, consulting with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
Participate in the initial development, launch, and ongoing improvement of the new High-Risk Breast program for Piedmont Fayette
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Qualified candidates will have at least one-year of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in Women's Health and/or Oncology setting.
NP: Graduate from a school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Medical Care Corporation
About Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and clinics in Georgia. The organization was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Piedmont Healthcare offers a wide range of services including primary care, cancer care, heart and vascular care, and more. The organization is committed to providing high-quality care and has won numerous awards for its patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. Piedmont Healthcare is also committed to giving back to the community and supports a number of charitable organizations.
