High-Risk Breast Cancer Nurse Practitioner

1w1 week ago

Minnesota Women's Care

Maplewood, US · Full-time · $125,000 – $155,000

About this role

The High-Risk Breast Cancer Nurse Practitioner is a specialized member of our healthcare team, dedicated to the expert management of individuals at increased risk for breast cancer. This advanced practice role emphasizes comprehensive risk assessment, genetic counseling, and the development of tailored surveillance and risk-reduction strategies. Practitioners provide advanced, evidence-based care and serve as clinical leaders within multidisciplinary teams.

Lead comprehensive risk assessments and genetic counseling for individuals with personal or family history of breast cancer or hereditary syndromes. Develop, implement, and monitor individualized high-risk surveillance and risk-reduction care plans, including preventive therapies. Order, interpret, and act upon advanced diagnostics like breast MRI, mammography, and genetic testing panels.

Serve as the primary point of coordination between breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiologists, genetic counselors, and other specialists. Champion a multidisciplinary approach to optimize care for high-risk patients. Communicate complex genetic testing results and findings with clarity and sensitivity to support informed decisions.

Build meaningful relationships with high-risk patients and guide families through complex decisions on hereditary risk and cancer prevention. Work collaboratively with oncology, genetics, and surgical colleagues. Lead efforts to advance hereditary breast cancer prevention and early detection in the community.

Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years of experience working as a WHNP in a clinical setting preferred
Demonstrated competency in providing comprehensive women’s health services
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
Current, unrestricted Minnesota RN license
Strong background in oncology, hereditary cancer syndromes, and high-risk patient management
Experience evaluating personal and family medical histories to stratify breast cancer risk
Knowledge of evidence-based surveillance and risk-reduction strategies for high-risk populations

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive risk assessments and genetic counseling for individuals with personal or family history of breast cancer or hereditary cancer syndromes
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized high-risk surveillance and risk-reduction care plans
Prescribe and manage preventive and endocrine risk-reducing therapies based on patient risk profiles
Serve as the primary point of coordination between breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiologists, and genetic counselors
Deliver targeted education and counseling to patients and families on hereditary breast cancer risk and preventive interventions
Oversee high-risk clinic follow-up, including surveillance scheduling and referrals for advanced imaging
Order, interpret, and act upon advanced laboratory and imaging diagnostics including breast MRI and genetic testing
Provide expert clinical guidance to patients and triage staff on hereditary breast cancer risk concerns

Benefits

Private, patient-focused practice offering personalized, state-of-the-art medical care
Welcoming and supportive environment
Collaborate with oncology, genetics, and surgical colleagues
Lead community efforts in hereditary breast cancer prevention and early detection