RN/Breast Health Center

Pinnacle Health Systems•Williamsport, PA

72d

About The Position

Functions in an expanded role assuming a comprehensive approach to providing nursing care to women and men with breast health concerns utilizing screening and early detection measures, being an emotional resource, and providing psychological and emotional support. Schedule: Hourly / Nonexempt Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm No Weekend or Major Holidays Sign-On Bonus!: In addition to competitive pay & our Total Rewards benefits, we are currently offering a $6,000.00 sign-on bonus to eligible RNs with a 2-year commitment.

Requirements

2 years as a Staff RN required
Registered Nurse (RN) - Registered Nurse licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Required
Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) within two years of hire required
AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers required within 90 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

Oncology nursing experience preferred.
Bachelors Nursing (BSN) preferred
MammaCare specialist/associate preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in the development and implementation of a specific marketing plan targeted to women and men
Provides education and counseling to patients concerning various diagnostic tests and procedures as well as benign and cancerous breast conditions.
Assume responsibility for personal development and education.
Documents all assessment dates, interventions, and any education or counseling performed.
Provides risk assessments for other female health issues and education on disease management and testing.
Practices as a consultant for the organization in area of expertise.
Know and follow all organizational/departmental policies/procedures.
Incorporates a multi-disciplinary approach by collaborating with surgeons, radiologists, and primary care physicians to facilitate appropriate care coordination and follow up acting as a resource for the interdisciplinary team.
Conducts seminars and hospital programs pertaining to breast health issues serving as a teaching/learning resource for individuals seeking clinical advancement in the care of breast patients.
Identifies recurring practice problems and their impact on breast health care nursing activities and contributes to the development of specific plans to resolve these problems.
Provides pathology results to patients.