Registered Nurse Triage

Florida Cancer Specialists•Vero Beach, FL

About The Position

The Triage Nurse is a professional registered nurse with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who provides individualized care and clinical guidance to patients, families, and caregivers regarding ongoing healthcare needs. Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, the nurse triages oncology patient calls about treatment, surgery, and appointments; manages symptoms and complex, high-risk care; and supports continuity of care across the multidisciplinary cancer team. The role also includes patient education and clinical guidance after chemotherapy, radiation, infusion treatments, and surgery, as well as providing coverage for the infusion floor or shot room as needed. The position requires compliance with Florida State Board of Nursing rules and regulations and professional workplace expectations. Employment offers are contingent on background screening and drug testing, and new hires must receive required vaccinations unless an exemption is approved.

Requirements

Current multistate Registered Nurse license or Florida single-state Registered Nurse license.
At least an Associate Degree in Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
At least two years of experience as a registered nurse.
At least one year of oncology experience.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and reprioritize quickly.
Ability to develop collaborative relationships internally and externally.
Strong written communication skills.
Strong telephonic assessment and communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously and with a virtual team in a remote work environment.
Strong oncology side-effect and triage management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) certification.

Responsibilities

Triage oncology patient calls regarding treatment, surgery, and appointment information.
Monitor patients and provide symptom management.
Manage high-risk, complex patient care with the goal of minimizing emergency department visits and inpatient readmissions.
Assess barriers to care and address the needs of patients, caregivers, and families to support optimal outcomes.
Provide individualized, ongoing patient education, resources, and referrals to internal and external resources.
Assist the physician and PA-C/ARNP with patient and family interactions needed to resolve clinical issues.
Complete requested clinical documentation.
Establish and maintain professional role boundaries with patients, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary care team, in collaboration with the manager and as defined by the job description.
Facilitate communication among multidisciplinary cancer care team members to prevent fragmented or delayed care.
Review, evaluate, and report diagnostic tests to assess patient condition.
Answer questions and provide patient education and clinical direction following chemotherapy, radiation, infusion treatments, and surgery.
Work as an integral team member and comply with Florida State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.
Provide coverage for the infusion floor or shot room as needed.