Staff Nurse; RN - Breast Surgery - David H. Koch Center; DHK

Position: Staff Nurse (RN) - Breast Surgery - David H. Koch Center (DHK)
Location: New York

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Ambulatory NYP/WCtime type:
Full time posted on:
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March 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
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Description:

** Shape the Future of Surgical Breast Cancer Care
** At New York‑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.

Your role is essential to ensuring safe care coordination, clinical excellence, and a positive patient experience during some of the most stressful moments in a patient’s life.

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

*** Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
* Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license
* BCLS; additional life‑support certifications per department policy
* Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient‑education skills
* Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced oncology practice setting
** 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. Start your life-changing journey today.

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.

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