RN, Breast Navigator - Westwood

Description Take on a key role within an award-winning health care system. Advance Magnet nursing excellence in a state-of-the-art setting. Expand your professional potential in a close-knit, collaborative culture. UCan do all this and more at UCLA Health.
You will be responsible for providing high quality, compassionate care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with the standards of professional nursing practice and in the role as described by the American Nurses Association (ANA). This involves engaging in a wide range of activities related to ethics, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality improvement, leadership, collaboration, professional practice evaluation, resources utilization, environmental health, and patient advocacy. Must have Breast pathology/imaging experience. PreviousBreast nurse navigator strongly preferred.
UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles. We are also home to the David Geffen School of Medicine, a world leader in the discovery of advanced medical breakthroughs and the development of tomorrow's finest clinicians. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles' trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you're looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, UCan at UCLA Health.
Salary range: $53.42-$79.42 Hourly

Qualifications * 6 or more months of clinical nursing experience
* BSN or MSN - required
* Ability to assess social and educational needs of the patient with breast disease - preferred
* Ability to cover all areas of radiology
* Ability to delegate tasks and promote leadership and teamwork
* Ability to educate patients, families, and staff regarding patient care issues
* Ability to implement and evaluate interventions
* Current and valid California RN license required.
* Experience navigating patient treatment plans and working with other breast subspecialists - preferred
* Familiarity with breast imaging modalities and breast procedures - preferred
* Knowledge of available resources and support for the patient with breast disease - preferred
* Knowledge of benign and malignant breast diseases and pathology - preferred
* Previous ICU or IR/Cath experience
* Proficiency in completing physical assessments and developing a plan of care