Intake & Triage Nurse - Medical Oncology

We Are Hiring:  Intake & Triage Nurse - Medical Oncology  

 

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Schedule Details: Monday-Friday Day Shifts; The position will work 5 days at Pewaukee Campus with possible days at other campuses. 

 

What You Will Do:

The RN Intake & Triage Coordinator is a vital member of the Medical Oncology team at the UW Health at ProHealth Care Cancer Center locations. This individual is responsible for the following: 

 • Initiates, monitors and evaluates best practices for new patient referrals to Hematology/Oncology.
• Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, and ancillary health care team members to coordinate system resources to maximize appointment efficiency for new patients.
• Advocates for the patient by providing support and resources in order to reach optimal hematology/oncology care
• Develops a patient-centered plan of efficient care, operating from an in depth understanding of their unique meaning of health, illness and disease
• Triages patient calls to the appropriate service (i.e.  Triage Bay, ED, appointment).
 
The responsibilities of this nurse include: 

• Assists the patient in getting appropriate appointments to address their unique diagnosis.
• Coordinates appropriate referral information from the referring provider.
• Determines patient acuity/urgency based on diagnosis and medical record clinical information.
• Facilitates patient access to the appropriate Cancer Care team
• Promotes stress management by helping the patient and family cope with the fears and concerns that accompany life and health changes
• Provides evidence-based patient education and assists in shared decision-making
• Provides care coordination and collaboration during patient transitions across the Continuum of Care
• Identifies barriers to disease self-management and self-care
• Functions independently and possesses the internal discipline/drive to guide care for patients with complex health needs
• Completes all EHR documentation accurately, timely and efficiently for regulatory compliance
• Demonstrates effective use of healthcare and information technology resources
• Attends appropriate educational opportunities and shares knowledge and experiences with others in formal and informal settings. Maximizes personal growth and develops an individual educational plan.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the values of the ProHealth Experience: Respect, Relationships, Communication, Collaboration and Excellence
  
You Will Need:

• Registered Nurse (RN), WI or eNLC State
• Associates degree in nursing required, bachelors preferred
• Minimum of 2 Years experience in nursing
• Basic understanding of computer use, Microsoft Outlook, internet and health information technology (Epic EHR required).
• Proficient in Epic EHR, Microsoft Office suite and other health information technology.

Why Join ProHealth Care: 

We have nearly 5,000 dedicated clinical and non-clinical employees and physicians who work together every day to serve the health and well-being of our community. At ProHealth Care everyone contributes to the care our patients receive. And, everyone is treated with kindness and respect in our welcoming environment.

 

This Position Will Offer You:

• Engaging and community focused culture
• Competitive Salaries
• Opportunity for professional career growth
• Robust benefits for full-time and regular part-time roles, including Generous PTO; Choices in insurance; HSA; Tuition reimbursement; immediate 401K match; discounted tickets to various entertainment, social, and sporting events

 

ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified i