Compass Oncology
Per Diem Oncology RN – Triage
Overview
Compass Oncology, the Pacific Northwest's largest private Cancer Care Clinic group, is looking for an exceptional Per Diem Triage Registered Nurse (RN). Working the front lines of patient interaction, you will help guide patients, answer clinical questions, and gather information for physicians so that changes or adaptations to current regimens happen in a timely manner. While a current or pending OCN certification is preferred, a nurse with high level triage experience and strong assessment skills will find success in this role.
Employment Type : Part‑time / On‑call up to 20 hours per week (Monday‑Friday)
Location : Vancouver Cancer Center (Vancouver, WA)
Salary : $42.00 – $66.73 per hour (final offer determined by experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations)
Job Scope : 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, the nurse 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. The nurse recognizes physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in company‑wide quality initiatives. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities
Addresses patient calls, portal messages, and emails in a timely manner concerning a wide range of symptom / side effect related topics.
Asks appropriate, open‑ended questions and utilizes computerized algorithms/pathways to assist in the assessment of patient’s symptom and side effect management inquiries and documentation of such interventions.
Assesses urgency of patient symptoms / side effects and addresses them appropriately, aggressively managing them to prevent unnecessary emergency department and hospital utilization.
Documents all conversations with patients to maintain a comprehensive medical record.
Provides clear instruction and education to patients via the telephone.
Evaluates and determines if emergency care is needed, or if the patient can be seen in the outpatient clinic.
Collaborates with physicians via electronic communication, face‑to‑face, or the telephone to discuss patient care needs that cannot be independently and appropriately addressed using standing orders or practice protocols.
Sets up same‑day and/or future provider/infusion‑room appointments to address symptom management concerns.
Participates in cross‑training programs to develop skills across multiple areas of the practice and provide support where needed.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program, BSN preferred.
Dual licensure in Oregon (OR) and Washington (WA) obtained within six months of employment start date.
Current CPR certification.
High level triage experience and strong assessment skills.
Preferred: Current or pending OCN certification.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Compass Oncology, the Pacific Northwest's largest private Cancer Care Clinic group, is looking for an exceptional Per Diem Triage Registered Nurse (RN). Working the front lines of patient interaction, you will help guide patients, answer clinical questions, and gather information for physicians so that changes or adaptations to current regimens happen in a timely manner. While a current or pending OCN certification is preferred, a nurse with high level triage experience and strong assessment skills will find success in this role.
Employment Type : Part‑time / On‑call up to 20 hours per week (Monday‑Friday)
Location : Vancouver Cancer Center (Vancouver, WA)
Salary : $42.00 – $66.73 per hour (final offer determined by experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations)
Job Scope : 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, the nurse 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. The nurse recognizes physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in company‑wide quality initiatives. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities
Addresses patient calls, portal messages, and emails in a timely manner concerning a wide range of symptom / side effect related topics.
Asks appropriate, open‑ended questions and utilizes computerized algorithms/pathways to assist in the assessment of patient’s symptom and side effect management inquiries and documentation of such interventions.
Assesses urgency of patient symptoms / side effects and addresses them appropriately, aggressively managing them to prevent unnecessary emergency department and hospital utilization.
Documents all conversations with patients to maintain a comprehensive medical record.
Provides clear instruction and education to patients via the telephone.
Evaluates and determines if emergency care is needed, or if the patient can be seen in the outpatient clinic.
Collaborates with physicians via electronic communication, face‑to‑face, or the telephone to discuss patient care needs that cannot be independently and appropriately addressed using standing orders or practice protocols.
Sets up same‑day and/or future provider/infusion‑room appointments to address symptom management concerns.
Participates in cross‑training programs to develop skills across multiple areas of the practice and provide support where needed.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program, BSN preferred.
Dual licensure in Oregon (OR) and Washington (WA) obtained within six months of employment start date.
Current CPR certification.
High level triage experience and strong assessment skills.
Preferred: Current or pending OCN certification.
#J-18808-Ljbffr