What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Triage Nurse position at The Cancer & Hematology Centers?
Our Mission: At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families.
We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you’re going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it’s important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
Position Overview:
The Triage Registered Nurse provides quality nursing care through the assessment and prioritization of medical needs presenting as telephone calls from patients, families, providers, and others. Works to ensure prompt response to patients with high-risk conditions. Delivers nursing care in accordance with established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in providing information and coordinating patient care. Works to promote service efficiencies and patient satisfaction. This is a hybrid position (50% remote after successful completion of training).
* The schedule to work for this role is Monday – Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 1pm. No holidays and weekend.*
Desired/Required Qualifications:
Education:
Licensed RN in the State of Michigan.
Successful completion of competency-based orientation program
ACLS required within 90 days of employment.
Specific skills & abilities:
Minimum of 1 year medical/surgical nursing experience
2-3 years of experience as RN/Oncology preferred
ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Card and Oncology Certified Nurse Certification preferred.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Efficiently performs caller interview to obtain the information needed to evaluate condition and determine level of intervention.
Determines the appropriateness of an immediate versus delayed response based on the severity of the caller’s chief complaint.
Directs care in accordance with established policy/procedure.
Reviews patient records to obtain, record and communicate medical information needed to support decision making.
Consults with physicians and other clinicians as needed to effectively address care needs.
Educates patient/family about symptoms, side effect management, medications, diagnostic procedures, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
Documents interactions completely and effectively and in a timely manner.
Navigates computer platform and electronic health record efficiently. Strives to maintain knowledge and engagement with nursing department staying up on trends and initiatives.
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