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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care as a RN awaits YOU!!!!

Trinity Health Livonia is a beautiful full-service, 304-bed acute care hospital, located in Livonia, MI, that provides comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, intensive care unit, cancer, cardiology, geriatrics and birthing and women's health. Through several major expansions in the hospital, programs and services, Trinity Health Livonia continues to offer the latest in quality health and medical services. Trinity Health Livonia has received numerous awards recognizing excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance and efficiency.

SUMMARY:

Breast Imaging Nurse Specialist

Under general supervision and by protocols developed by the Department of Radiology, the Breast Imaging Nurse Specialist will interface with the breast health team and assist with the coordination of all aspects of screening mammography, diagnostic imaging, clinical evaluation, support services and education for the patient and their families' receiving services at the breast imaging center. This position provides clinical functions as required in support of breast imaging center services and participates in maintaining a safe, cost-effective patient care environment.

JOB DUTIES

Provide education about breast imaging, diagnostic testing, biopsy procedures and pathology Educate, recruit, track and follow-up with women who receive abnormal breast cancer-screening results to assure easy access from diagnostic evaluation to biopsy if needed. Evaluates and revises care plans to appropriately reflect current changing status of patients. Reassure patients who are called back for additional imaging studies. Ensure contact of referring clinician when patients are found to need further diagnostic evaluation, MRI and/or breast biopsy/MRI follow up. Monitor patient scheduling and preparation for image guided breast biopsy including MRI, ultrasound and stereotactic core biopsy. Ensure the patient’s understanding of breast biopsy procedure. Assess patient and family for any barriers, which might prevent successful completion of breast evaluation and breast biopsy. Assist patient and family in overcoming barriers by providing information and referral to appropriate internal and external resources. Assist with imaging breast interventional procedures and renders nursing care as needed. Participates in aftercare and follow-up of patients who have had needle biopsies, provides follow up with each patient. Schedule surgical appointments as deemed necessary by radiologist. Awareness of Certified Board Breast Navigator in Oncology Services. Notify patients of benign and high-risk biopsy results once the breast imager has reviewed for radiological/pathologic concordance. Educate patient on benign pathology and recommended follow up. Serves as patient advocate in encouraging effective responses to patient’s condition from health care team members. Participates in tracking of breast biopsy outcomes and medical audits. Participates in research programs and studies. Participates in conferences and committees as directed (i.e.; rad path conference, tumor board, Breast Advisory Committee (BAC), etc.) Accepts all incoming queries related to risk assessment genetic screening and refers to all appropriate resources for more in-depth assessment based on established criteria. Promote culture of safety by coordinating technologist/radiologist in-services on basic blood pressure, as needed. Manages and coordinates patient anticoagulant and/or antiplatelet regimen based on direction from the Department of Radiology guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; Associates degree in Nursing required. BSN degree preferred or must agree in writing to obtain a BSN within five years. Current RN licensure in the State of Michigan required. BLS required. Previous medical surgical experience preferred. Must be computer proficient and have excellent customer service skills.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF TRINITY

• Competitive compensation

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability starts DAY ONE

• Nurse Residency Program for all new nurses! Click here for more details (https://www.stjoeshealth.org/careers/nursing-careers/nurse-residency-program)

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

• Tuition Reimbursement

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• Free parking in proximity to your workplace.

Click Here (https://www.stjoeshealth.org/careers/current-openings/benefits) to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health System.

ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH LIVONIA HOSPITAL

We are a member of Trinity Health, a leading Catholic health care system based in Livonia, Michigan. Trinity Health operates in 22 states, employs about 133,000 colleagues and returns almost $1.1 billion to its communities annually in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

Click Here (https://www.stjoeshealth.org/about-us/) to learn more about Trinity Health.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran