RN Triage

The US Oncology Network•Washington, DC

About The Position

Under general supervision, the RN Triage provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with national and company standards and specialty regulations. The role requires knowledge of physiological, psychological, developmental, and age-specific differences across late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and older adulthood. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess and therapeutically manage patient and family needs, and supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The position plans, implements, coordinates, evaluates, and promotes continuity of care; assesses and documents patient status; administers therapies and medications under physician direction; supports patients and families; and facilitates clinical operations. The nurse also maintains accurate records, a safe and orderly work environment, and current oncology nursing knowledge through ongoing professional development. The role may include nursing coverage at satellite offices and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited professional nursing education program.
Hold an RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Maintain continuing education requirements.
0–3 years of nursing experience; oncology experience is preferred, with at least one year preferred.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extensive standing and walking, handling and lifting patients, and occasionally lifting and carrying items up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing to the normal range.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
At least one year of oncology nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
Interview patients about current status and medical history to assess health status.
Collect and record nursing assessments and interventions.
Review and report assessment and examination findings, laboratory and radiographic data, and psychosocial assessments to the provider.
Assess patient and family needs and provide teaching and instructional materials.
Provide psychosocial support to patients and families while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Prepare and administer therapies under physician direction and supervision.
Administer medications and blood products using the correct product, dosage, route, time, and technique.
Ensure applicable pre-authorizations and consent forms are obtained before therapy administration.
Facilitate dose modifications by assessing patients and laboratory results, consulting protocols or treatment plans, calculating doses, and consulting physicians about dosage changes, problems, and symptom management.
Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central line catheter devices.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and treatments.
Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Maintain the work environment, restock supplies, follow OSHA guidelines for handling cytotoxic agents and potentially infectious materials, follow disinfection protocols, and maintain equipment according to quality-control standards.
Manage patient medication refill requests received through the pharmacy telephone line and document information in patient charts.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures, and maintain appropriate patient flow through exam rooms.
Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future appointments.
Triage patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in patient charts.
Facilitate communication between patients or families and the interdisciplinary team, and coordinate patient-care services as needed.
Assist patients in locating available community resources.
Assist and collaborate with clinical research.
Act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
Provide nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
Participate in professional development and ongoing educational opportunities to maintain current oncology nursing knowledge.
Perform other duties as assigned.