Remote Triage Nurse

Florida Cancer Specialists•Florida - Remote, FL

9d•Remote

About The Position

A Triage Nurse is a professional registered nurse with oncology-specific clinical knowledge that offers individualized care and clinical guidance to patients, families, and caregivers to assist with ongoing healthcare needs. At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages. Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval. Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients. Come join us today!

Requirements

Registered Nurse multistate or Florida single state licensure required
Minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Three (3) years or more of experience as an RN
Two (2) years or more of oncology experience required
Strong organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and reprioritize quickly
Ability to develop collaborative relationships both 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/ triage management
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Possess high level critical-thinking skills

Nice To Haves

Certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) preferred

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, provides care to patients by triaging 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 and inpatient readmission.
Assess barriers to care to address patient, care giver, or family needs to achieve optimal patient outcome.
Provide patient-centered individualized ongoing education, resources, and referrals to internal and external resources to patient and caregivers.
Assist the physician and PA-C/ARNP with specific patient/family interaction needed to resolve clinical issues.
Complete requested clinical documentation as needed.
Establish and maintain professional role boundaries with patients, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary care team in collaboration with manager as defined by job description
Facilitate communication among members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team to prevent fragmented or delayed care that could adversely affect patient outcomes.
Reviews, evaluates, and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient's condition.
Provides patient education and clinical direction by answering questions following chemotherapy, radiation, and infusion treatments and post-surgery
Work as an integral team player and is expected to adhere to and abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Florida State Board of Nursing.