RN Triage Nurse

Florida Cancer Specialists•Fort Myers, FL

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 for 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; provides symptom management and education; and helps coordinate care with the multidisciplinary cancer team. The role includes managing complex, high-risk patient care with the goal of minimizing emergency department visits and inpatient readmissions. The nurse may also provide coverage for the infusion floor or shot room as needed. Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute describes itself as a provider of cancer care and clinical research, with a network of nearly 100 locations. The organization offers professional opportunities, career advancement, training, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits. Employment offers are contingent on background screening; new hires are subject to drug testing and required vaccinations, including influenza, barring an approved exemption.

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.
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.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) certification.

Responsibilities

Triage oncology patient calls concerning 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 and caregiver education, resources, and referrals to internal and external services.
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 that could adversely affect outcomes.
Review, evaluate, and report diagnostic tests to assess a patient's 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.