Department: 36325 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Mammography: Aurora Womens Health Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: First shift, M-F Major Responsibilities: Assists Manager with orientation and training of personnel within area of operation as needed. May participate in the interviewing process, making recommendations for hiring. Completes performance appraisals as delegated by manager. Provides feedback on an ongoing basis to others. Initiates corrective discipline in a consistent and objective manner in collaboration with the manager. Interacts with, fosters teamwork, and develops a vision for the care of women with breast disease and breast care needs with other staff within the region to ensure a consistent standard approach. Develops, implements and coordinates Breast Care and Osteoporosis Programs as applicable per site. Integrates breast care services with other departments, COEs, and ambulatory sites. Educates health care providers, hospital staff, and the public about the Breast Care Program. Personalizes approach to women with breast disease/breast care needs to maximize service management. Tracks the patient through the SLMC system to ensure timeliness of testing and diagnostic reports. Guides women with suspected breast abnormalities through the diagnostic phase. Provides for continuity of care by ensuring smooth transitions between care settings. Tracks patient along illness trajectory. Collaborates with staff to challenge other practices and synthesizes research findings to develop optimal systems, which achieve the most effective patient/family outcomes. Coordinates with community based agencies around Breast Cancer initiatives. Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Quality Assurance programs, which include evaluation of costs, patient care, customer satisfaction, and radiation safety in all areas of responsibility. Utilizes data to enhance practices. Analyzes variances in standard treatment guidelines for women with breast disease to improve quality and efficiency, control costs, and provide a systematic approach to the patient's total care. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices. Education Required: Associate's Degree in Nursing. Experience Required: Typically requires 2 years of experience in Nursing. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Able to demonstrate practice at the proficient or expert level of the MCPDM. In-depth knowledge of issues and treatment related to women with breast cancer. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: May be exposed to the following hazards during the course of the workday: blood and body fluids, radiation, chemical, electrical, and mechanical. Will be required to wear protective clothing such as gloves, goggles, and gowns as needed. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist throughout the workday. Must have functional sight and hearing. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Exposed to a normal office environment. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care