Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
US Oncology, Inc
Eugene, OR

Remote Triage RN

Overview Remote Triage RN Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center is seeking a new Remote Triage RN for their main clinical location. This 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. The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $34.41-$54.40. 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. Employment Type: 0.6 FTE (24 hr/week) Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k) Location: Remote 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 * Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred. * RN state license and current registration with the Oregon State Board of Nursing. * 3-5 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred. * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) * Must maintain continuing education requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.