RN Breast Wellness - Full Time - 40 Hours

Griffin Hospital•Derby, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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's Magazine'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.

Requirements

Licensed to perform full assessments and make independent clinical judgments.
RN-level triage skills for post-op pain changes, new masses, abnormal imaging follow-up, post-surgical complications, and chemotherapy or radiation-related symptoms.
Support for in-office procedures such as seroma aspirations, drain management and education, suture/staple removal, complex wound care, and assisting in biopsies.
Coordination with oncology, genetics, plastics, and radiology.
Ability to review and understand pathology reports.
Management of fast-track abnormal imaging notifications.
Support for high-risk or survivorship pathways.
Training in therapeutic communication, complex teaching, and emotional support.
Knowledge of Commission on Cancer guidelines, nurse practice acts, documentation and assessment standards, and oncology and surgical protocols.
Broader legal responsibilities and training as an RN.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced clinical assessments of breast symptoms, post-op complications, drains, wounds, and infection.
Utilize high-level triage skills to determine urgency and escalate concerns appropriately.
Provide expertise in breast-specific procedures, including assisting with biopsies, managing drains, performing dressing changes, and recognizing seroma/hematoma.
Deliver strong patient education for pre-op, post-op, survivorship, and high-risk patients.
Offer therapeutic communication to support patients facing cancer diagnoses or complex emotional needs.
Coordinate care across imaging, oncology, radiation, genetics, and plastic surgery departments.
Demonstrate understanding of pathology and imaging reports to support timely follow-up and provider workflows.
Ensure compliance and documentation proficiency aligned with surgical, oncology, and safety standards.
Provide specialized support to patients, helping them understand new diagnoses and communicating results of imaging studies and pathology.
Ensure timely patient education, emotional support, and continuity of care.