RN Triage Nurse

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute; 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

Date Posted

2026-10-21

Country

United States of America

Location

Colonial Office

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.

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, caregiver, 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
• Provide coverage for infusion floor/shot room as needed

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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Experience

• Two (2) years or more of experience as an RN
• One (1) year 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.
• 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. Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.

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SCREENINGS – Background and drug screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

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. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment ([e-mail]) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response. 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.