RN Breast Wellness Full Time 40 Hours

Griffin Health is an independent not-for-profit healthcare system in Derby Connecticut dedicated to person-centered high-quality care for over 130000 residents. Anchored by Griffin Hospitala 160-bed acute care community teaching hospital and Planetree Internationals flagship facilityGriffin 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 Newsweeks Worlds Best Hospital list for the last 5 consecutive years LOWN Institutes top state ranking for outcomes and Beckers 100 Best Community Hospitals designation as well as FortunesMagazines 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.

Griffins 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 supportskills.

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 assessmentof breast symptoms post-op complications drains wounds and infection.

High-level triage skillstodetermineurgency and escalate concerns appropriately.

Expertisein breast-specific procedures including assisting with biopsies managing drains performing dressing changes and recognizing seroma/hematoma.

Strong patient education abilitiesfor pre-op post-op survivorship and high-risk patients.

Therapeutic communicationto support patients facing cancer diagnoses or complex emotional needs.

Care coordinationacross imaging oncology radiation genetics and plastic surgery.

Understanding ofpathology and imaging reportsto supporttimelyfollow-up and provider workflows.

Compliance and documentationproficiencyaligned 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.