RN Breast Wellness - Full Time - 40 Hours

Griffin Health Brand; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Health in Derby, Connecticut seeks an experienced RN for Breast Wellness, a full-time, on-site role. The nurse will perform advanced breast assessments, triage, education, and care coordination in a specialized clinic environment.

Responsibilities include post-op monitoring, drain management, biopsy support, and collaboration with oncology teams to ensure timely follow-up and patient-centered care consistent with Griffin Health standards.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing and breast care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, triage, and patient education abilities.
• Knowledge of oncology pathways, safety, and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced assessment of breast symptoms and post-op care.
• Perform RN-level triage to determine urgency and escalation needs.
• Assist with in-office procedures, drain management, and wound care.
• Educate patients on pre-/post-op care and survivorship aspects.
• Coordinate care across imaging, oncology, genetics, and plastics.

Skills

RN license

Breast care

Triage skills

Patient education

Care coordination

Oncology knowledge

Regulatory compliance

In-office procedures

Job description

RN Breast Wellness - Full Time - 40 Hours

Job Category: Nursing Support

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

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.

• Advanced Clinical Assessment

Breast surgery patients often present with:

• Post-operative complications
• Lymphedema symptoms
• Drain issues
• Signs of infection

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

• 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)
• 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
• 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.

Breast patients often require intensive education and support regarding:

• Surgical options
• Recovery expectations
• Pre-/post-op instructions
• Risk-reduction strategies

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

• 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 of pathology 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.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

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