RN Breast Center Educator

Job description

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Variable - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 7637 Breast Center-KHIC The Breast Center Educator serves as a navigator RN for all of the Breast Center patients. Ensures that serious breast issues are followed up post mammography, and assists the patients in navigating them through the process of whatever is required to see that their breast issues are attended to, which involves in depth communication with a wide variety of physicians. QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Required: CA RN license BLS Education Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health, or related field. Experience Preferred: Minimum of three years experience in acute care nursing working with cancer patients and their families. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Provides direct care and support as needed in diagnostic work-ups. Acts as a resource to anyone wanting information on breast health regardless of whether they utilize our services. Evaluates standard of nursing practice as it relates to clients' needs. Engages in clinical research projects. Utilizes teaching and other opportunities to support and improve the competencies of the Breast Center Staff and any other related areas. Provides patient and family education. Promotes a positive, working relationship with physicians. Participates in assigned hospital committees. Serves as a resource person and consultant to other hospital departments and community groups/individuals. Plans and participates in staff in-services, CE and community education programs. Participates in activities to improve the quality and effectiveness of nursing care. Submits annual report which evaluates specialty area and projected changes. Engages in clinical practice analysis. Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $46.44 -$69.66 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.