Registered Nurse, Hematology Oncology Triage/multi D, 36 Hours (Days)
Core
Registered Nurse providing telephone triage, patient assessment, and care coordination for Hematology/Oncology patients across the health care continuum.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Hematology/Oncology Triage)
Builds
Access to appropriate levels of care, health information, and community resources for patients and families
Domain
Healthcare / Hematology Oncology
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Nursing process application, clinical assessment via telephone, triage protocols, injection administration, pump management, prescription refill processing, home care referral coordination, electronic health record documentation, vital signs measurement, medication reconciliation, pre-visit chart review, minor procedure assistance (EKG, PFTs, bone marrow support)
Preferred skills
Hematology/oncology experience, surgical oncology/transplant experience, port access/IV insertion skills, wound care management, multilingual communication
Technologies
Electronic health record systems, computerized data entry platforms
Responsibilities
Triage telephone calls to assess needs and direct to appropriate care; administer injections, vaccines, and manage infusion pumps; document prescription refills and review patient records; schedule appointments; review and triage lab/x-ray results; perform in-office procedures like EKGs and PFTs; conduct Nurse Only visits for immunizations and BP checks; communicate critical values to physicians.