Triage Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Registered Nurse multistate or Florida single state licensure required
• Minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing
• Two (2) years or more of experience as an RN
• One (1) year or more of oncology experience required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) preferred

Responsibilities

• 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, caregiver, 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
• Provide coverage for infusion floor/shot room as needed

Benefits

• tuition reimbursement
• 401-K match
• pet insurance
• legal insurance