Oncology Triage Registered Nurse- Remote
About the position Responsibilities • Provide 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. • Facilitate communication among members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team to prevent fragmented or delayed care. • Review, evaluate, and report diagnostic tests to assess patient's condition. • Provide patient education and clinical direction by answering questions following chemotherapy, radiation, and infusion treatments and post-surgery. Requirements • Three (3) years or more of experience as an RN required. • Two (2) years or more of oncology experience required. • Registered Nurse multistate or Florida single state licensure required. • Minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Nice-to-haves • Certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) preferred. Benefits • Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage • Vision & Dental Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts • Paid Time Off (PTO) • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Life Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Disability Insurance • Accident Insurance • Critical Illness • Hospital Indemnity • Pet Insurance • Identity Theft • Legal Insurance