Telephone Triage Nurse

The US Oncology Network; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Telephone Triage Nurse to assess patient needs and coordinate care within a dynamic oncology environment. Candidates should possess a BSN and relevant nursing experience, particularly in oncology, to provide exceptional care. This position offers competitive salary and a supportive workplace focused on patient-centered services.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
• 3-5 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs over the telephone and document care in medical records.
• Collaborate with physicians to manage high-risk patients.
• Provide clear instructions and education to patients via telephone.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Symptom Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

RN State License

Job description

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Overview

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Overview

Join Our Team at Maryland Oncology Hematology!

We’re looking for passionate and talented professionals to join our team in providing exceptional cancer care. If you’re dedicated to making a difference for patients, physicians, and colleagues, we want to hear from you! With 15+ locations across Maryland and DC, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow and thrive.

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The general pay scale for this position at MOH is $$69,077 - $106,273. per year . The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.

A telephone triage nurse assesses patient needs over the telephone, collaborates with a physician or qualified staff member to meet those needs, then documents all elements of care in the patient’s medical record. The telephone triage nurse will accurately identify patients with high risk conditions and will direct care to the appropriate resources if they cannot be managed by the nurse and/or within the clinic. Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and organizational standards and guidelines for specialty care and scope of practice per state licensing board. Must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in company-wide quality initiatives. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Addresses patient calls, portal messages and emails in a timely manner.
• Asks appropriate open-ended questions as well as utilizing computerized algorithms/pathways to assist in the assessment of patient's symptoms and side effect management and documents interventions. Manages a wide range of symptoms.
• Assesses urgency of patient symptoms/side effects and addresses them appropriately.
• Aggressively manage symptoms to prevent unnecessary emergency department and hospital utilization.
• If emergency care is needed collaborated with physicians via electronic communication, face to face, or the telephone to discuss patient care needs that cannot be independently and appropriately addressed using standard orders or practice protocols.
• Collaborates with providers if the patient can be seen in an outpatient clinic setting for their symptoms.
• Documents all conversations with patients to maintain a comprehensive medical record. Provides clear instructions and education to the patients via the telephone and other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

Education/Training –

Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.

RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Must maintain continuing education requirements.

Business Experience –

3-5 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills –

Oncology certification preferred.

Working Conditions:

Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) –

Traditional office environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne pathogens, carcinogenic drugs and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) –

• Large percent of time performing computer-based work is required.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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