Breast Surgery RN: Advanced Assessment & Triage

Griffin Health Brand; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system seeking a Registered Nurse to support breast surgery patients in a highly specialized clinical environment. The role emphasizes advanced assessment, triage, and multidisciplinary coordination to manage post-operative care, drains, and potential complications.

The nurse conducts patient education, psychosocial support, and timely communications with imaging, oncology, genetics, and plastics teams while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality

Qualifications

• RNs are licensed and perform independent clinical judgments.
• RNs provide advanced assessment, triage, and education to patients.
• RNs support coordination across oncology, genetics, radiology, and plastics.

Responsibilities

• Advanced clinical assessment of breast symptoms, post-op issues, drains, wounds, and infection.
• RN-level triage to determine urgency and escalate appropriately.
• In-office procedures support such as drain management and dressing changes.
• Coordination of high-risk and oncology pathways across multiple specialties.
• Education and psychosocial support for patients and families.
• Regulatory, safety, and documentation compliance with oncologic and surgical protocols.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Triage & clinical decision-making

In-office procedures

Care coordination

Patient education

Therapeutic communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN license

Job description

Griffin Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system seeking a Registered Nurse to support breast surgery patients in a highly specialized clinical environment. The role emphasizes advanced assessment, triage, and multidisciplinary coordination to manage post-operative care, drains, and potential complications.

The nurse conducts patient education, psychosocial support, and timely communications with imaging, oncology, genetics, and plastics teams while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality