Oncology Triage Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Cancer-Care-Associates-of-Yor; York (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Generous Paid Time Off & 6 Holidays

401(K) & Profit Sharing Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Life Insurance Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability

Consistent Day Schedule – no weekends,

Job summary

Cancer Care Associates of York seeks a full‑time RN triage nurse to join our oncology team. The telephone triage nurse monitors patient contacts, triages by priority, assesses symptoms, and collaborates with clinicians to manage care.

You will educate patients, document in EMR, coordinate with physicians and home health, and support care plans. Must have PA RN license, CPR, and OCN/ONS chemotherapy cert; 2+ years oncology experience; no weekends.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or ADN required; higher degree preferred.
• Current PA RN license and CPR certification.
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate required.
• Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience.
• Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) preferred and required within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Triages incoming clinical patient/family contacts by priority and delegates to triage team as appropriate.
• Performs telphonic assessments using nursing process components.
• Uses cancer-specific algorithms/pathways for symptom assessment and side effect management.
• Educates patients and families about disease, treatments, side effects, follow-up, and outcomes.
• Provides counseling to oncology patients and families to address psychosocial needs.
• Documents patient information into the EMR and updates care plans.
• Assesses venous access and troubleshoots access issues.
• Analyzes lab results per physician orders.
• Coordinates patient care with physicians, hospitals, and home health nurses.
• Accepts additional duties as delegated by the nurse manager.
• Maintains attendance and complies with policies and code of conduct.
• Practices with cultural diversity and inclusion in mind.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Discretion and judgment

Empathy and professionalism

Education

Nursing diploma or ADN

Registered Nurse license (PA)

Job description

Description

Cancer Care Associates of York is seeking a full-time Triage Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated, compassionate team!

What you will be doing...

JOB SUMMARY:

The telephone triage RN monitors incoming clinical patient / family contacts, triages for priority, assesses symptoms and concerns and collaborates with clinical team to manage care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – JOB DUTIES:

• 1) Triages incoming clinical patient / family contacts by priority, delegating to other triage team members as appropriate by lesson and skill set.
• 2) Performs telphonic assessments utilizing the nursing process components – assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating - relevant to established standards and plan of care, and emphasis on achievement of patient outcome.
• 3) Utilizes algorithms/pathways to assist in the assessment of patient’s symptoms and side effect management.
• 4) Educates patients and families regarding the disease process, methods of treatment, potential side effects, expected follow-up and potential outcomes.
• 5) Provides counseling to oncology patients/significant other to help meet psychosocial and emotional need – utilizing advocacy and community resources.
• 6) Documents relevant patient care information into Electronic Medical Record System, demonstrating the implementation of the nursing process, relevancy to established standards and plan of care, and emphasis on achievement of patient outcome.
• 7) Completes patient assessment of venous access, uses central venous access devices within current standards, and able to troubleshoot potential and actual venous access problems.
• 8) Analyzes lab results according to physician orders.
• 9) Coordinates patient care with physicians, hospitals, and home health nurses to facilitate or implement the appropriate plan of care and achieve acceptable patient outcomes.
• 10) RN will accept additional duties/special projects/assignments as delegated by the nurse manager.
• 11) Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• 12) Complies with all practice policies and procedures including WellSpan and CCAY’s Code of Conduct.
• 13) Practices ethically and in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS – JOB DUTIES:

• 1) Participates in the development and implementation of special projects as assigned by the Nurse Manager.
• 2) Participates in the development of patient care standards, protocols, and guidelines.
• 3) Performs other duties as required by the Nurse Manager.

Requirements

What makes you qualified?

• Nursing diploma, Associate’s Degree required or higher preferred
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse is required, issued by the PA State Board of Nursing
• CPR certification
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate, required and maintained
• 2+ years of experience as oncology nurse
• Certificate in Oncology Nursing, issued by the Oncology Nursing CertificationCorporation (OCN), preferred - required within 1 yr of employment and maintained

What we look for...

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Medical teamwork skills
• Documentation skills
• Ability to use discretion & good judgment
• Ability to maintain empathy and professionalism during all patient interactions.

What we offer...

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off & 6 Paid Holidays
• 401(K) & Profit Sharing Plan w/ company contribution
• Affordable Medical Dental and Vision Plans - eligible 1st of the following month after date of hire
• Life Insurance Plan - company paid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability Plans
• Consistent Day Schedule w/ no weekends, evenings or holidays