What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESOURCE/TRIAGE NURSE - ONCOLOGY position at LifeBridge Health?
**This is a part-time position at 3 days per week (24 hours weekly).
JOB SUMMARY: The Oncology Resource Nurse is a triage nurse primarily responsible for fielding phone calls from oncology patients regarding medication, symptoms, etc. The triage nurse facilitates safe and timely patient throughput by optimizing workforce efficiency in the Cancer Institute at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. In this role staff will be required to effectively assist in the admission, transfer and discharge process of the adult patient population in order to increase bed capacity. In addition, the position requires the ability to assess and care for patients inclusive of the critically ill patient providing safe, quality and competent care.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Diploma Nurse minimum; must be an experienced Oncology nurse
- 3-5 years of experience
- Maryland Registered Nurse License (RN)
- American Heart Association CPR Certification (BLS)
- OCN certification preferred
Location: LifeBridge Health · CANCER INSTITUTE
Schedule: Part-time, Day shift