Breast Health Specialist- RN

Job Description

Job Description

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN preferred

Experience / Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of Florida
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Works independently with the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily and weekly schedules.
• Must have an understanding of women’s health in all age groups.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills for educating patients, families and peers regarding all aspects of breast care and breast health. 
• Demonstrates leadership abilities, excellent communication skills and strong observation skills.
• Knowledge of documentation in an EMR.
• Proficient in starting IV’s, accessing and de-accessing ports.
• Willing to work towards becoming a Certified Breast Care Nurse.

Position Summary

The Breast Health Specialist nurse is responsible for the physical, emotional, and educational needs of the patient  undergoing procedures of the breast performed by: stereotactic guidance, us guidance, and MRI guidance.  This includes pre-procedure; intra-procedure and post-procedure care.

• The nurse collaborates with the Radiologists in the planning of patient care.
• The nurse has a working knowledge of breast imaging protocols, conditions, MQSA and ACR guidielines such as BIRADS, breast density & lay result letters.  
• The nurse tracks outcomes of biopsy recommendations and schedules breast interventional procedures.
• The nurse is responsible for coordination of any additional services the patient may require including coordination of surgical consult as directed by the radiologist.
• The nurse will assist in the Imaging Center as needed: starting IVs, accessing and de-accessing ports, and administering medication under the direction of the Radiologist and assessing patient conditions.  
• The nurse assists in the proper handling and documentation of specimens.
• The nurse documents care provided in PowerChart, enters pathology and documents as needed in MagView.
• The nurse will have a working knowledge of PACS.
• The nurse works collaboratively with the Breast Cancer Navigator to ensure continuity of care for a patient diagnosed with breast cancer.
• The nurse must obtain a minimum of 2 local, state, regional or national breast-specific CEU each year.
• The nurse is responsible for attending in-services and keep informed of new technology.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization.  Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team. 

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments.  Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow. 

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations.  Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments.  Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Supports people in their efforts to try new things.  Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner.  Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.  Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Treats all people with dignity and respect.  Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics.  Challenge’s bias and intolerance.  Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication.  Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time.  The team member will need to frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Threshold Requirements

• These threshold requirements are required and completed on a yearly basis.
  • Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
  • TB/PPD Surveillance Program
  • Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

This is not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associates with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all essential functions of this position.

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