Oncology Triage Registered Nurse- Remote

Oncology Triage Registered Nurse
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Country: United States of America

Location: Florida - Remote

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.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 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!

• 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

• Must be available to work Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm EASTERN STANDARD TIME ZONE

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.

• 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, caregiver, or family needs to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Provide patient-centered individualized ongoing education, resources, and referrals to internal and external resources to patients 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.

• Registered Nurse multistate or Florida single state licensure required

• Minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing,…