Triage Registered Nurse

Shirley, NY, NY
Full Time
Mid Level
Triage Registered Nurse
Shirley, NY

At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we foster an environment where passionate professionals thrive. Our 200+ oncologists, hematologists, and staff across 25 locations are united by a mission: redefining what's possible against cancer and blood disorders. With cutting-edge treatments, groundbreaking research, and a patient-first philosophy, we're innovators reshaping modern medicine. Join our rapidly growing organization serving over 50,000 patients annually and unlock new frontiers in healing and hope.  

In this role, you will:
  • Provide chronic disease management for patients via telephone communication
  • Contribute to the assessment of patients by collecting data via phone.
  • Conduct CCM services for patients with chronic medical conditions to improve quality patient care and reduce hospital readmissions and unnecessary emergency room visits.
  • Coordinate transitional care from an inpatient service to other settings as per the care plan, in collaboration with hospital coordinators (TCM)
  • Assist with advocacy to clients and families for entitlements and other community services, including the New York Cancer Foundation and social work services here at NYCBS.
  • Assist patients/families with disease treatment plans including self-care, symptom management, and available resources and follow-up care & and provide patients with clear instructions and education utilizing appropriate guidelines.
  • Work closely with in-office providers to manage the day-to-day calls involving: symptom control, and medication management, and provide patient and family education.
  • Educate the patient on properly contacting the physician's office for urgent care matters / or 911 when appropriate or unsure
  • Gather patient clinical data to prepare the patient for a visit with a provider.
  • Perform medication reconciliations, allergy verification, and review outside providers to ensure up-to-date medical records. 
  • Documents all patient communication clearly and concisely; gathers patient data and communicates timely/appropriately according to established guidelines
  • Communicate with physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, psychologists, or other health care providers regarding the patient’s status.
  • Direct patients to keep follow-up appointments with the physician's office and to maintain self-home care based on physician direction and outcomes of nursing assessment.
  • Meet and report all daily and weekly goals set by the Care Coordination Supervisor.
  • Participate in all planned continuing education as necessary
  • Potential remote position after training.

We require:
  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
  • Current NY State license to practice as an RN
  • Experience working with Electronic Health Record (EHR)
  • Progressive proficiency with the utilization of available computer technology, including typing skills
  • Customer service, leadership, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Spanish preferred.

8 Hours:  Monday–Friday
Salary up to $48 an hour based on experience and education. Benefits include Tuition Reimbursement, Health Insurance on day 1 of employment, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO time, 8 paid holidays (2 floating), and more.

Visit our website at: nycancer.com and follow us on Facebook
NYCBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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