Oncology Triage Nurse — Patient-Centered RN Role

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401-K match

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Job summary

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute is seeking a Triage Nurse to provide oncology-specific clinical guidance to patients, families, and caregivers, handling calls about treatment, surgery, and appointments. Under general supervision, you will monitor symptoms, manage high-risk cases to reduce ED visits, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to coordinate timely care.

Qualifications include FL RN licensure, an ADN or higher, BLS, and oncology experience; OCN preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Florida (or multi-state) is required.
• Associate degree in nursing is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• OCN certification preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Two years of RN experience; oncology experience required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Triage oncology patient calls regarding treatment, surgery, and appointment information under general supervision.
• Monitor and manage patient symptoms.
• Minimize emergency department and inpatient readmissions through proactive care.
• Assess barriers to care to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide patient-centered education, resources, and referrals.
• Assist physicians and APNs with patient interactions to resolve issues.
• Complete required clinical documentation.
• Maintain professional boundaries and collaborate with the care team.
• Facilitate communication among the cancer care team to prevent delays.
• Review and report diagnostic tests to assess patient condition.
• Educate patients about chemotherapy, radiation, and infusion treatments.

Skills

Oncology triage

Patient education

Communication skills

Telephonic assessment

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure (FL or multi-state)

Associate Degree in Nursing

OCN certification preferred

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute is seeking a Triage Nurse to provide oncology-specific clinical guidance to patients, families, and caregivers, handling calls about treatment, surgery, and appointments. Under general supervision, you will monitor symptoms, manage high-risk cases to reduce ED visits, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to coordinate timely care.

Qualifications include FL RN licensure, an ADN or higher, BLS, and oncology experience; OCN preferred.