Oncology RN- Triage

Overview

It may sound cliché, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role, each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.

If this sounds like you, please reach out to us. We can't wait to hear your story.

Compass Oncology, the Pacific Northwest’s largest private Cancer Care Clinic group, is looking for an exceptional Triage Registered Nurses (RN). Working the front lines of patient interaction, this individual will help guide our patients, answer clinical questions, and gather more information for our physicians so changes or adaptations to current regimens happen in a timely manner. While a current or pending OCN certification is preferred, a nurse with high level triage experience and strong assessment skills will find success in this role.

Employment Type: Full-Time; 1.0 FTE (Monday-Friday)
Location: Vancouver Cancer Center (Vancouver, WA)

Salary: $41.17 - $69.36 Per Hour

Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate’s applicable experience and qualifications, as well as, internal employee equity considerations.

Job Scope: A telephone triage nurse assesses patient needs over the telephone, collaborates with a physician or qualified staff member to meet those needs, then documents all elements of care in the patient’s medical record. The telephone triage nurse will accurately identify patients with high risk conditions and will direct care to the appropriate resources if they cannot be managed by the nurse and/or within the clinic.

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and organizational standards and guidelines for specialty care and scope of practice per state licensing board. Must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in company-wide quality initiatives. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Addresses patient calls, portal messages and emails in a timely manner concerning a wide range of symptom / side effect related topics
• Asks appropriate, open-ended questions as well as utilizes computerized algorithms/pathways to assist in the assessment of patient’s symptom and side effect management inquiries and documentation of such interventions.
• Assesses urgency of patient symptoms / side effects and addresses them appropriately, aggressively managing them to prevent unnecessary emergency department and hospital utilization
• Documents all conversations with patients to maintain a comprehensive medical record
• Provides clear instruction and education to patients via the telephone
• Evaluates and determines if emergency care is needed, or if the patient can be seen in the outpatient clinic
• Collaborates with physicians via electronic communication, face to face, or the telephone to discuss patient care needs that cannot be independently and appropriately addressed using standing orders or practice protocols
• Sets up same day and/or future provider/infusion room appointments to address symptom management concerns
• Participates in cross-training programs to develop skills across multiple areas of the practice and provide support where needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
• Dual licensure in Oregon (OR) and Washington (WA) must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current or pending Oncology or applicable specialty certification preferred.

Experience/Training:

• Minimum of (0-3) years of nursing experience required.
• Oncology or applicable specialty experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer is preferred.

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