Registered Nurse

Sparta, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2024
Overview:
Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) is looking for an exceptional Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team. This position A telephone triage nurse assesses patient needs over the telephone, collaborates with a physician or qualified staff member to meet those needs, then documents all elements of care in the patient's medical record. The telephone triage nurse will accurately identify patients with high risk conditions and will direct care to the appropriate resources if they cannot be managed by the nurse and/or within the clinic. Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and organizational standards and guidelines for specialty care and scope of practice per state licensing board. Must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in company-wide quality initiatives. This individual must also possess strong multi-tasking abilities and bring positivity and passion to their work. If you want to join a team that is on the cutting edge of cancer care, while always putting the patient first, we want to hear from you! While some experience is preferred, we are very open to new grads looking to explore oncology care.

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift D ay, no nights or weekends!
Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)
Location: Sparta, NJ
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Addresses patient calls, portal messages and emails in a timely manner.
  • Asks appropriate open-ended questions as well as utilizing computerized algorithms/pathways to assist in the assessment of patient's symptoms and side effect management and documents interventions. Manages a wide range of symptoms.
  • Assesses urgency of patient symptoms/side effects and addresses them appropriately.
  • Aggressively manage symptoms to prevent unnecessary emergency department and hospital utilization.
  • If emergency care is needed collaborated with physicians via electronic communication, face to face, or the telephone to discuss patient care needs that cannot be independently and appropriately addressed using standard orders or practice protocols.
  • Collaborates with providers if the patient can be seen in an outpatient clinic setting for their symptoms.
  • Documents all conversations with patients to maintain a comprehensive medical record. Provides clear instructions and education to the patients via the telephone and other duties as assigned


Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
  • RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
    Must maintain continuing education requirements.
  • 3-5 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred.
  • Specialized Knowledge/Skills -
  • Oncology certification preferred

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