Triage Nurse-Medical Oncology Full time Days
Core
Triage nurse providing clinically expert triage service within a physicians' practice, assessing patient symptom acuity and serving as a liaison between patients and physicians.
Role type
Triage Nurse (Medical Oncology)
Builds
Patient communication cycles, appointment scheduling, and care coordination for the Lake Forest Hospital Cancer Center.
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Triage assessment, patient education, medication administration (IV/injectable), documentation, emergency coordination, staff orientation
Preferred skills
BSN, Specialty Certification, 5+ years experience, Spanish language
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Triage incoming calls and messages, document communications, schedule patient visits, coordinate emergency transfers, administer medications, maintain exam room equipment per OSHA/CDC guidelines, participate in quality improvement activities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC