Triage Registered Nurse

Regional Cancer Care Associates•Moorestown, NJ

11d•$34 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Triage RN – Moorestown, NJ! Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with a passion for oncology care? Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) is seeking a dedicated Triage RN to join our dynamic team in Moorestown, NJ. As of the date of this posting, RCCA offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We believe these benefits underscore our commitment to the well-being and professional growth of our employees.

Requirements

Current RN License
2+ years’ experience in medical oncology preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.), and chemical hazards.
May have long periods of sitting and/or standing and walking.

Responsibilities

Addresses patient calls, portal messages and emails in a timely manner.
Asks appropriate open-ended questions as well as utilizing computerized algorithms/pathways to assist in the assessment of patient's symptoms and side effect management and documents interventions.
Manages a wide range of symptoms.
Assesses urgency of patient symptoms/side effects and addresses them appropriately.
Aggressively manage symptoms to prevent unnecessary emergency department and hospital utilization.
If emergency care is needed collaborated with physicians via electronic communication, face to face, or the telephone to discuss patient care needs that cannot be independently and appropriately addressed using standard orders or practice protocols.
Collaborates with providers if the patient can be seen in an outpatient clinic setting for their symptoms.
Documents all conversations with patients to maintain a comprehensive medical record.
Provides clear instructions and education to the patients via the telephone and other duties as assigned.