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University Cancer & Blood Center

PRN- Triage Phone Nurse

University Cancer & Blood Center, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604

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Are you looking for a rewarding career with a growing and dynamic team? Consider UCBC. At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening, providing hope, guidance, and comfort, and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Do you have what it takes to join us? If so, we'd love to have you!

Job Description University Cancer & Blood Center is currently hiring for a PRN Phone Triage RN.

Responsibilities

Evaluate symptoms over the phone (e.g., nausea, fever, pain) to gauge urgency.

Offer advice on managing side effects and direct patients to appropriate care.

Use triage algorithms to decide if a patient needs urgent, same‑day care at UCBC or other emergency services.

Help patients avoid unnecessary emergency room or urgent care visits.

Respond to messages from patients regarding their medications, symptoms, etc.

Work with providers to obtain refills and medications changes.

Key Skills & Knowledge

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Strong understanding of oncology, cancer treatments, and their side effects.

Excellent communication, customer service, and phone skills.

Familiarity with established triage protocols, like those from the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).

Job Details

Seniority level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Part‑time

Job function:

Health Care Provider

Industries:

Medical Practices

For more information on University Cancer & Blood Center, please visit our website at www.universitycancer.com

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