Position Title: Telehealth Nurse
Work Location: Remote work – with planned in office training and meetings in The Woodlands, Tx.
Assignment Duration: 6 months contract with possibility of converting to a full time offer.
Work Schedule: Remote - Working hours of 7am-4pm Central time, Monday – Friday.
Work Arrangement: Remote
Position Summary
The Remote Oncology Triage Nurse provides telephonic triage services, assessing patient needs and collaborating with qualified staff to ensure appropriate care.
Key Responsibilities
- Document all care elements in the patient's medical record and accurately identify high-risk conditions.
- Provide patient education and direct additional care to appropriate resources if necessary.
- Under general supervision, deliver professional nursing care adhering to national and organizational standards and guidelines, as well as state licensing board scope of practice.
- Recognize the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of patient care and participate in company-wide quality initiatives.
- Support the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards, to ensure patients receive timely and expert guidance, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Qualification & Experience
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) Texas or other compact state license (additional state licenses may be required).
- Oncology Certified Nurse (or required to obtain within 1 year).
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 2 recent years in oncology.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in using electronic health record systems and telecommunication tools.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Attend all onsite meetings and trainings located in The Woodlands, Tx office.
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