Provide nursing support and coordination for patients undergoing breast and gynecologic oncology surgical procedures.
Support patients throughout pre-operative and post-operative phases of care.
Conduct telephone triage, assess patient concerns, and coordinate follow-up with physicians.
Facilitate new patient introductions and consultations, explaining the care team and treatment process.
Provide ongoing education to patients and families regarding diagnoses and surgical procedures.
Serve as a patient advocate, helping navigate the cancer care journey.
Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams and ancillary services.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive work environment
Collaborative team culture
Access to resources for patient care and education
Full Job Description
Position Overview
The Registered Nurse will work closely with physicians specializing in breast and gynecologic surgical oncology, providing comprehensive nursing support and coordination for patients throughout their surgical experience. This role will serve as an important clinical resource and point of contact for patients, helping them navigate their care from initial consultation through pre-operative preparation, post-operative recovery, and ongoing follow-up.
The ideal candidate is an experienced, proactive, and compassionate nurse who thrives in a collaborative outpatient environment and understands the importance of providing both clinical guidance and emotional support to patients and their families.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Provide nursing support and coordination for patients undergoing breast and gynecologic oncology surgical procedures.
Support patients throughout the pre-operative and post-operative phases of care, including preparation, recovery guidance, and follow-up.
Conduct telephone triage, assess patient concerns, provide clinical guidance, and coordinate appropriate follow-up with physicians and the care team.
Facilitate new patient introductions and consultations, helping patients understand the care team, treatment process, and available resources.
Provide ongoing patient and family education regarding diagnoses, surgical procedures, pre-operative instructions, post-operative care, and recovery expectations.
Serve as a patient advocate and resource, helping patients navigate their cancer care journey.
Coordinate care across physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary services, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Identify patient needs and connect individuals and families with appropriate clinical, educational, and supportive care resources.
Monitor patient progress, address clinical concerns, and escalate issues to the appropriate provider when necessary.
Promote continuity of care through proactive communication, follow-up, and patient engagement.
Document patient interactions, clinical assessments, education, and care coordination activities accurately in the electronic medical record.
Collaborate with the broader oncology team to ensure a seamless, compassionate, and high-quality patient experience.
Your qualifications should include:
Associate degree in nursing
Current California Registered Nurse license
Minimum of three (3) years experience as a RN
Current BLS through American Heart Association
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and telephone triage skills (preferred)
Experience with patient education, care coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration (preferred)
Oncology nursing experience, particularly in breast or gynecologic oncology (preferred)
Experience supporting patients through surgical procedures and post-operative recovery (preferred)
Experience with patient navigation and coordinating complex care plans (preferred)
