Remote Triage Nurse

Florida Cancer Specialists•Florida - Remote, FL

7d•Remote

About The Position

A Triage Nurse is a professional registered nurse with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who provides individualized care and clinical guidance to patients, families, and caregivers to support ongoing healthcare needs. Under general supervision and according to established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, the nurse triages oncology patient calls and supports symptom management, complex care coordination, and patient education. The role is remote and may also provide coverage for the infusion floor or shot room as needed.

Requirements

Registered Nurse multistate or Florida single-state licensure required.
At least an Associate Degree in Nursing required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
At least two years of experience as a registered nurse.
At least one year of oncology experience required.
Strong organizational skills.
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.
High-level critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Triage oncology patient calls regarding treatment, surgery, and appointment information.
Monitor and provide patient 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, or families to achieve optimal outcomes.
Provide individualized ongoing education, resources, and referrals to internal and external resources for patients and caregivers.
Assist physicians and PA-C/ARNP staff with patient and family interactions needed to resolve clinical issues.
Complete requested clinical documentation.
Maintain professional role boundaries with patients, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary care team in collaboration with the manager, as defined by the job description.
Facilitate communication among members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team to prevent fragmented or delayed care that could adversely affect patient outcomes.
Review, evaluate, and report diagnostic tests to assess patients' conditions.
Answer questions and provide patient education and clinical direction following chemotherapy, radiation, infusion treatments, and surgery.
Work as an integral team member and follow the rules and regulations of the Florida State Board of Nursing.
Provide coverage for the infusion floor or shot room as needed.