Registered Nurse Triage Medical Oncology Clinic

Intermountain Health

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree verification required).
• RNs hired or promoted into this role must obtain their BSN within four (4) years of hire or promotion date.
• Demonstrated clinical nursing experience in chronic disease management, and familiarity with chronic disease terminology and processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of disease management including treatment, length of stay, identifying barriers to delivery of care and any variation.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Oncology related Registered Nurse experience
• Experience in ambulatory transitional of care or telephonic triage.
• Intermediate computers skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients for proactive interventions using specific screening criteria, medical record review, payor models, medical risk scores, or referrals.
• Assesses patients' medical, functional, and social conditions per department policy/guidelines to develop individualized care plans, care recommendations, or referrals as appropriate.
• Coordinates with internal and external services for social determinants of health (SDoH) needs and care in the community.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the patient’s care plan and outcomes.
• Modifies the plan of care or specific interventions, as appropriate.
• Conducts remote nursing assessments: Utilizes critical thinking skills to assess patient symptoms, medical history, and concerns, applying evidence-based protocols to determine appropriate care recommendations.
• Supports patient self-management and behavior change through health coaching, care navigation, care coordination, and education of identified patient/caregiver/family to identify and address barriers to optimal health outcomes.
• Educates healthcare team members about transitions and triage processes, appropriate referrals, and advocate for patient rights.
• Educates patients about their medical/behavioral health conditions and self-management.
• Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare team members on the patient’s behalf to ensure patient receives quality and timely care and resolve any delays or issues.
• Participates in rounds or case conferences when necessary.
• Utilizes team-based care approach referring and consulting with social work, nutrition, pharmacy, rehabilitation, behavioral health, etc. resources as appropriate.
• Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with hospital care management, post-acute providers, and other care managers to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care.
• Avoids duplicative care management services/programs.
• Actively participates in system and regional initiatives to improve transitions of care and avoid duplicative services.
• Conducts root cause analysis of extended post-acute stays, inappropriate utilization, readmissions, and track key data elements or metrics.
• Identifies, analyzes, and monitors industry, regulatory, technology, and market-based trends that impact ambulatory and post-acute services.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.

Benefits

• generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level