PRN Triage RN

• Triages patient phone calls and documents relative information in the patients chart accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates competent Oncology knowledge to include symptom management, patient assessment, drug therapies and patient education.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional information/material as needed. Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals if necessary.
• Manages patient medication refills requests via the triage line and records information in the patient chart in a timely manner.
• Consults physician regarding dose modifications after triaging the patient regarding problems or symptom management, assessing labs, and reviewing the patients protocol or treatment plan.
• Acts as a resource person to other clinical staff.
• Maintains the privacy of all patient protected health information and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local privacy regulations including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) Privacy Rule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
• Minimum of three years nursing experience, preferably in an oncology environment.
• Current or pending oncology certification preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer.
• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.