Registered Nurse RN Oncology Triage
Core
Manages incoming patient/member calls to evaluate purpose and acuity, recommends care disposition, and coordinates referrals to promote positive outcomes.
Role type
Clinical triage nurse (oncology)
Builds
Coordinated care pathways and treatment resolutions for patients and healthcare providers
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Required skills
Clinical judgment, triage protocols, EHR/database research, symptom-based guidelines, care coordination, documentation, quality improvement, teaching/education
Preferred skills
Emergency nursing, pediatric nursing, maternal/child health, ambulatory care, home health, critical care, bilingual ability
Technologies
Electronic Health Records (EHR), database software, word processing
Responsibilities
Evaluate member/patient calls and determine acuity; Utilize databases to research member history; Document assessments and care plans; Participate in quality assurance processes; Connect members with appropriate services; Provide direction to licensed and non-licensed personnel