Triage RN

Pacific Cancer Care has provided superior care for patients for nearly 50 years. We make every patient our priority. We are a family here at PCC, each member of the team cares deeply, often for a very personal reason, and that means a lot to our patients Why Join Us? Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.

ABOUT PACIFIC CANCER CARE:
At Pacific Cancer Care, our mission is to provide the highest quality of Oncology and Hematology services to our patients. We have provided superior care for patients for nearly 50 years and we make every patient our priority. We are a family and each member of the team cares deeply, often for a very personal reason, and that means a lot to our patients.

Why Join Us? We value the expertise, professionalism, and positivity that each team member brings to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve. If you are excited to contribute to our safe, healthy, harmonious, positive, productive and professional work environment and culture, then we encourage you to participate in our recruitment process for this important role on our team.

Location:

Pacific Cancer Care – 5 Harris Ct., Suite 201, Monterey, CA 93940

Schedule:

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8-Hour Shifts (in person preferred; remote/hybrid considered)

Compensation Range: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour commensurate with experience

include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• Retirement Savings plan (401k)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development

Pacific Cancer Care (PCC) is seeking an organized and compassionate Triage Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Monterey team. This role is critical in managing chemotherapy side effects and oncological emergencies through telephone and in-person triage assessments. The Triage RN determines optimal patient management (ER, clinic, homecare), coordinates follow-up care, and provides patient education in accordance with established protocols. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, skilled in oncology nursing, and able to communicate effectively with patients, providers, and team members across all communications mediums.

Manage chemotherapy side effects and oncological emergencies via telephone triage and in-person assessment.

Determine appropriate care setting (ER, clinic, homecare) and coordinate follow-up care.

Prescribe and communicate treatment plans and patient teaching per established protocols.

Triages phone calls according to acuity; provides or obtains sound nursing advice/medical response same day (90% of the time).

Notify MD of urgent/critical findings for response within 30 minutes; identify patients requiring ER transfer.

Respond to patient requests for refill prescriptions, lab or radiology results promptly; clarify prescriptions with outside pharmacies as needed.

Coordinate referrals to external providers (home health, DME, etc.) and ensure services are established.

Demonstrate understanding of commonly used oral chemotherapy and targeted agents, including side effect management.

Provide patient and family education regarding medications, toxicities, and management strategies.

Ensure follow-up calls for patients on oral agents to assess compliance and toxicity.

Submit prescriptions to specialty pharmacies and obtain prior authorizations as required.

Complete referral paperwork thoroughly, including MD signatures.

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