Remote Oncology Triage Nurse

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Job summary

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC seeks a Triage Nurse (RN) to provide oncology-specific triage by phone, guide patients through treatment information, and coordinate care with the oncology team from a remote location.

The role emphasizes patient education, symptom management, and vigilant care coordination to reduce emergency visits and hospital readmissions, while adhering to Florida State Board of Nursing guidelines.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required in Florida or as a multistate license.
• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Two years of RN experience; oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triages oncology patient calls regarding treatment, surgery, and appointments.
• Monitor and manage patient symptoms.
• Care for high-risk patients to minimize ED visits and readmissions.
• Assess barriers to care and address patient and family needs.
• Provide patient-centered education, resources, and referrals.
• Support physician and PA-C/ARNP with patient interactions.
• Complete required clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the care team to prevent fragmented care.
• Review tests and communicate patient status to the team.
• Educate on chemotherapy, radiation, infusion therapies and post-surgery care.
• Adhere to Florida State Board of Nursing rules and remote work policies.
• Provide coverage for infusion floor/shot room as needed.

Skills

Oncology triage

Clinical assessment

Telephonic care

Patient education

Communication skills

Remote team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (Florida or multistate)

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) (preferred)

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

EHR systems

Job description

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC seeks a Triage Nurse (RN) to provide oncology-specific triage by phone, guide patients through treatment information, and coordinate care with the oncology team from a remote location.

The role emphasizes patient education, symptom management, and vigilant care coordination to reduce emergency visits and hospital readmissions, while adhering to Florida State Board of Nursing guidelines.