Oncology Triage Registered Nurse- Remote
About the position At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages. Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance. Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, offering patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients. Responsibilities • Provide care to patients by triaging oncology patient calls regarding treatment, surgery, and appointment information. • Monitor and provide patient symptom management. • Manage high risk, complex patient care with the goal of minimizing emergency department and inpatient readmission. • Assess barriers to care to address patient, caregiver, or family needs to achieve optimal patient outcome. • Provide patient-centered individualized ongoing education, resources, and referrals to internal and external resources to patient and caregivers. • Assist the physician and PA-C/ARNP with specific patient/family interaction needed to resolve clinical issues. • Complete requested clinical documentation as needed. • Establish and maintain professional role boundaries with patients, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary care team. • Facilitate communication among members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team to prevent fragmented or delayed care. • Review, evaluate, and report diagnostic tests to assess patient's condition. • Provide patient education and clinical direction by answering questions following chemotherapy, radiation, and infusion treatments and post-surgery. Requirements • Three (3) years or more of experience as an RN required. • Two (2) years or more of oncology experience required. • Registered Nurse multistate or Florida single state licensure required. • Minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Nice-to-haves • Certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) preferred. Benefits • Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage • Vision & Dental Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts • Paid Time Off (PTO) • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Life Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Disability Insurance • Accident Insurance • Critical Illness • Hospital Indemnity • Pet Insurance • Identity Theft • Legal Insurance Apply tot his job