Triage Nurse (Medical Oncology)

Quick Facts

• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Monday–Friday schedule with some remote capabilities
• Clinical role supporting a medical oncology practice

Description

The Triage Nurse provides clinically expert triage within a physicians’ practice, serving as a liaison between patients and physicians. You will assess patient symptoms, determine acuity, communicate findings to providers, and coordinate next steps while documenting all interactions in the electronic medical record. The role also includes patient and staff education and ensuring care activities meet OSHA and CDC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming telephone calls and electronic messages, prioritize, resolve, and involve the provider as appropriate
• Complete the communication cycle and schedule provider visits when indicated by assessment
• Document all communications in the electronic medical record
• Coordinate emergency and hospital transfers, including paperwork and phone communications
• Administer medications and treatments per nursing standards and provider orders
• Provide education to patients and staff on clinical issues
• Assist with coordination/monitoring of clinical staff activities and coverage per OSHA and CDC guidelines
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities and assist with orientation of new staff
• May float to other Immediate Care Clinics/departments if assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• At least 3 years of experience in a hospital or outpatient setting
• Current Registered Nurse license (Illinois)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR/BLS) certification

Benefits

• A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events
• Benefits details available by employment classification (including eligibility guidance for sign-on bonuses if applicable)