Triage RN

During their shift our Nurses can expect to take continuous calls - up to 60+ in a given shift with some follow up phone calls as needed. They will also be responsible for documenting these patients' interactions in the EMR system, EPIC. Within this department there are five other triage nurses. They will sit out of the Cancer center which has a small call room dedicated to this function.

Nurses providing triage services help support the entirety of the Puget Sound region. Being specific to oncology, nurses can expect to make assessments regarding symptoms stemming from medications, chemotherapy treatment and infusion treatments. Many inquiries stem from questions regarding what medications to take and when (oncology patients tend to be prescribed quite a few medications while undergoing treatments). Nurses stepping into this position will have to collaborate with multiple providers across all of Multicare's Cancer Institute as they assess patient needs and escalate accordingly. While there is structured training associated with this position there will be a number of instances that a nurse will have to use their best judgment and there isn't necessarily a workflow outline - Triage can be very situational.

Selling Points

• Contract to hire
• Possibility for Hybrid

3-5 Must Have Skills/Qualifications

• RN Certification through the Washington State DOH
• Chemotherapy Certification through the ONCC
• 2+ years of experience within Oncology

Nice to Have Skills

• Previous Experience providing Triage services

Soft Skill/Attribute Requirements

• Autonomous: comfortable taking the initiatives in regards to patient care using there training / clinical skill set to make the best determinations
• Confidence: needing a candidate who is confident in there clinical skill set

Schedule/Shift

• M-F 8a-430p

Contract Length:

700 Hours. Opportunity to convert to permanent hire after satisfactory completion of contract.

Pay:

$45-60 an hour (Dependant on experience)

Benefits:

401(k) Retirement Plan, multiple medical, dental and vision plan options, Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance Plan, Weekly Pay, Paid Sick Time Offered in WA (1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked)

Responsibilities

• We're seeking a Triage RN to serve as the key clinical resource for patient care
• In this multidisciplinary position, you will provide safe and effective telehealth nursing triage
• You will organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis
• You will utilize the knowledge base of nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to hospital policies, procedures and protocols
• Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience and cost reduction
• Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff and members of the health care team
• Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds