Oncology Triage Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Cancer Care Associates of York is seeking a full-time Triage Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated, compassionate team!

What you will be doing...

Job Summary

The telephone triage RN monitors incoming clinical patient / family contacts, triages for priority, assesses symptoms and concerns and collaborates with clinical team to manage care.

Essential Functions – Job Duties

1) Triages incoming clinical patient / family contacts by priority, delegating to other triage team members as appropriate by lesson and skill set.

2) Performs telphonic assessments utilizing the nursing process components – assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating - relevant to established standards and plan of care, and emphasis on achievement of patient outcome.

3) Utilizes algorithms/pathways to assist in the assessment of patient’s symptoms and side effect management.

4) Educates patients and families regarding the disease process, methods of treatment, potential side effects, expected follow-up and potential outcomes.

5) Provides counseling to oncology patients/significant other to help meet psychosocial and emotional need – utilizing advocacy and community resources.

6) Documents relevant patient care information into Electronic Medical Record System, demonstrating the implementation of the nursing process, relevancy to established standards and plan of care, and emphasis on achievement of patient outcome.

7) Completes patient assessment of venous access, uses central venous access devices within current standards, and able to troubleshoot potential and actual venous access problems.

• 8) Analyzes lab results according to physician orders.
• 9) Coordinates patient care with physicians, hospitals, and home health nurses to facilitate or implement the appropriate plan of care and achieve acceptable patient outcomes.
• 10) RN will accept additional duties/special projects/assignments as delegated by the nurse manager.
• 11) Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• 12) Complies with all practice policies and procedures including WellSpan and CCAY’s Code of Conduct.
• 13) Practices ethically and in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.

Secondary Functions – Job Duties

• 1) Participates in the development and implementation of special projects as assigned by the Nurse Manager.
• 2) Participates in the development of patient care standards, protocols, and guidelines.
• 3) Performs other duties as required by the Nurse Manager.

Requirements

• What makes you qualified?
• Nursing diploma, Associate’s Degree required or higher preferred
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse is required, issued by the PA State Board of Nursing
• CPR certification
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate, required and maintained
• 2+ years of experience as oncology nurse
• Certificate in Oncology Nursing, issued by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (OCN), preferred - required within 1 yr of employment and maintained
• What we look for...
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Medical teamwork skills
• Documentation skills

Ability to Use Discretion & Good Judgment

• Ability to maintain empathy and professionalism during all patient interactions.
• What we offer...
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off & 6 Paid Holidays
• 401(K) & Profit Sharing Plan w/ company contribution
• Affordable Medical Dental and Vision Plans - eligible 1st of the following month after date of hire
• Life Insurance Plan - company paid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability Plans
• Consistent Day Schedule w/ no weekends, evenings or holidays