Remote Triage Nurse

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care provider is seeking a Triage Nurse to provide individualized care and clinical guidance to oncology patients remotely. The role requires a registered nurse with at least three years of experience and two years specifically in oncology. Responsibilities include triaging patient calls, symptom management, and providing education about treatments. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401-K match

Pet and legal insurance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse multistate or Florida single state licensure required.
• Minimum of three years experience as an RN, two in oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients by triaging oncology patient calls.
• Monitor and manage patient symptoms.
• Educate patients regarding treatment and resources.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong written communication

Critical-thinking skills

Telephonic assessment skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-09-30

Country: United States of America

Location: Florida - Remote

WHY JOIN FCS

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.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

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. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, 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, FCS offers 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.

Come join us today!

SUMMARY:

A Triage Nurse is a professional registered nurse with oncology-specific clinical knowledge that offers individualized care and clinical guidance to patients, families, and caregivers to assist with ongoing healthcare needs.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general supervision, following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, provides 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, care giver, 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 in collaboration with manager as defined by job description.
• Facilitate communication among members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team to prevent fragmented or delayed care that could adversely affect patient outcomes.
• Reviews, evaluates, and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient's condition.
• Provides patient education and clinical direction by answering questions following chemotherapy, radiation, and infusion treatments and post-surgery.
• Work as an integral team player and is expected to adhere to and abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Florida State Board of Nursing.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Registered Nurse multistate or Florida single state licensure required.
• Minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years or more of experience as an RN.
• Two (2) years or more of oncology experience required.

CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and reprioritize quickly.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong telephonic assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and with a virtual team in a remote work environment.
• Strong oncology side effect/triage management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Possess high level critical-thinking skills.

VALUES:

• Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do.
• Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions.
• Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action.
• Team – Working together, one team, one mission.

Expectations for all Employees

Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, to comply with all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices.

SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.