Virtual Triage RN Sr.- Remote

OverviewTexas Oncology is looking for a Virtual Triage Nurse (RN) to join reputed company! These positions will support the Virtual Care Program and will work remotely. We are willing to consider candidates across the state of Texas or reputed company of Texas as long as you have an RN license that is recognized by the state of Texas.Why work for us?Come join reputed company that is responsible for helping reputed company reputed company in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, reputed company, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.What does the Virtual Triage Nurse (RN) do?The telephone triage nurse assesses patient needs over the telephone, collaborates with a physician or reputed company staff member to meet those needs, then documents reputed company 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 reputed company 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. Supports and adheres to the reputed company Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.ResponsibilitiesAddresses patient calls, portal messages and emails in a timely manner concerning a wide range of symptom / reputed company effect reputed company topicsAssesses urgency of patient symptoms / reputed company effects and addresses them appropriately, aggressively managing them to prevent unnecessary emergency department and hospital utilizationDocuments reputed company conversations with patients to maintain a comprehensive medical recordProvides clear instruction and education to patients reputed company the telephoneCollaborates with physicians reputed company electronic communication, face to face, or the telephone to discuss patient care needs that cannot be independently and appropriately addressed using standing orders or practice protocolsSets up same day and/or future provider/infusion room appointments to address symptom management concernsQualificationsGraduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.Minimum of 3 years oncology nursing experience needed.Willing to consider a mid or senior level reputed company candidate.Oncology or applicable specialty experience required.reputed company RN state license with the applicable State Board of Nursing.reputed company CPR certification required.Working ConditionsTraditional office environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne pathogens, carcinogenic drugs and other conditions common to a clinic environment.Physical RequirementsLarge percent of time performing computer-based work is required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully reputed company the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reputed company with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.#J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job Apply To this Job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job