RN Breast Wellness - Full Time - 40 Hours

Griffin Health Brand; Commerce City (CO); In loco; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Advanced clinical assessment

Triage & clinical decision-making

In-office procedures

Care coordination

Patient education

Therapeutic communication

Regulatory compliance

Formazione

RN license

Descrizione del lavoro

Griffin Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system in Derby, Connecticut, dedicated to person-centered, high-quality care for over 130,000 residents. Anchored by Griffin Hospital—a 160-bed acute care community teaching hospital and Planetree International’s flagship facility—Griffin Health emphasizes kindness, respect, and active patient engagement.

Recognized nationally and internationally for clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and social responsibility, Griffin has earned honors such as Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospital” list for the last 5 consecutive years, LOWN Institute’s top state ranking for outcomes, and Becker’s “100 Best Community Hospitals” designation, as well as Fortune'sMagazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For". The organization fosters a supportive, wellness-focused work environment with programs like Griffin AgeLess, empowering caregivers to thrive physically, emotionally, and professionally. Through innovation, community outreach, health education, and food-security initiatives, Griffin Health advances whole-person healing and strengthens the communities it serves.

Griffin’s suburban atmosphere offers an easy commute, away from congested cities with easy to find free parking. Employees can also take advantage of generous benefits and wellness programs that add distinct advantage in its employee compensation.

Main Function:

Breast Surgery is a highly specialized clinical environment that requires strong assessment skills, complex patient triage, and multidisciplinary coordination.

1. Advanced Clinical Assessment

Breast surgery patients often present with:

• Post-operative complications
• Lymphedema symptoms
• Drain issues
• Signs of infection
• Acute changes requiring rapid decision-making

RNs are licensed to perform full assessments and make independent clinical judgments, which is critical indeterminingurgency and escalating appropriately.

1. Triage & Clinical Decision-Making

RN-level triage isrequiredfor:

• Post-op pain changes
• New masses
• Abnormal imaging follow-up
• Post-surgical complications
• Chemotherapy or radiation-related symptoms (for oncology-linked cases)

1. In-Office Procedures

Breast surgery clinics often require RN support for:

• Seroma aspirations
• Drain management and education
• Suture/staple removal
• Complex wound care
• Assistingin biopsies and other in-office procedures

1. Coordination of High-Risk & Oncology Pathways

Breast surgery involves complex navigation:

• Coordination with oncology, genetics, plastics, radiology
• Reviewing and understanding pathology
• Managing fast-track abnormal imaging notifications
• Supporting high-risk or survivorship pathways

These tasks require the clinical knowledge and decision-making ability of an RN.

1. Education & Psychosocial Support

Breast patients often require intensive education and support regarding:

• Cancer diagnoses
• Surgical options
• Drain care
• Recovery expectations
• Pre-/post-op instructions
• Risk-reduction strategies

RNs are trained for therapeutic communication, complex teaching, and emotional support—skills.

1. Regulatory, Safety, & Compliance Requirements

Breast surgery care must align with:

• Commission on Cancer guidelines
• Nurse practice acts
• Documentation and assessment standards
• Oncology and surgical protocols

RNs helpmaintaincompliance due to their broader legal responsibilities and training.

Advanced clinical assessment

of breast symptoms, post-op complications, drains, wounds, and infection.

High-level triage skills

todetermineurgency and escalating appropriately.

Expertisein breast-specific procedures

including assisting with biopsies, managing drains, performing dressing changes, and recognizing seroma/hematoma.

Strong patient education abilities

for pre-op, post-op, survivorship, and high-risk patients.

Therapeutic communication

to support patients facing cancer diagnoses or complex emotional needs.

Care coordination

across imaging, oncology, radiation, genetics, and plastic surgery.

Understanding ofpathology and imaging reports

to supporttimelyfollow-up and provider workflows.

Compliance and documentationproficiency

aligned with surgical, oncology, and safety standards.

Provide specialized support to patients

. The nurse plays a critical role in helping patients understand new diagnoses and communicates the results of imaging studies (mammograms, ultrasound, MRI) and pathology directly to patients. This role ensurestimelypatienteducation, emotional support, and continuity of care.