RN- Temporary Triage Nurse

Responsibilities

• Assists physician with exams and procedures.
• Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
• Affords patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Maintains all exam room disinfection protocols.
• Affords assessment of patients for changes in condition, including but not limited to abnormal labs, x-rays, scans, drug reactions and initiates appropriate action.
• Maintains knowledge of reimbursement procedures.
• Completes all procedure charge forms.
• Affords pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to all procedures and administration of therapies.
• Affords nursing charges are accurate and complete on patient fee slips.
• Is skilled in performing venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.
• Registered Nurses in the primary nurse role will be able to cross train to the infusion nurse role.
• Administers all medications using correct medication, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
• Displays appropriate technical skills for the administration of medications to include, but not limited to: sub-q, IM, and venipuncture.
• Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
• Maintains a clean work environment and restocks the supply area as needed.
• Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
• Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Acts as a resource person to the medical assistants.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practice.