Triage Nurse - LPN ONCOLOGY
POSITION SUMMARY:
In-person (on-site, not remote)
The Triage Nurse (LPN) 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 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 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· 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
· 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
· Strong patient assessment skills
· Collaboration and coordinating with team members (providers, schedulers, nursing staff etc)
· Ability to identify patient concerns and symptom related problems through collection of information
NECESSARY SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:
Must demonstrate ability to work with the team.
Must demonstrate positive attitude and can-do spirit.
Major focus must be on doing what is best for our patients, physicians and staff.
Must demonstrate honesty and integrity in every area of leading.
EDUCATION:
LPN in the State of Alabama
Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees eligible
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Patient Type:
Relocation Assistance Provided:
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- 5x8
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Nursing license (Required)
Work Location: In person