Telehealth Nurse

About the role

We are hiring for 100% Remote Oncology Nurse. The Telehealth Remote Oncology Triage Nurse provides expert telephonic triage and remote patient care for oncology patients, assessing symptoms, determining the appropriate level of care, and coordinating timely interventions. Working within established national and organizational standards, this role focuses on accurate clinical assessment, patient education, and meticulous documentation in electronic health records, while supporting quality initiatives and compliance programs to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. This is a Contract position based out of The Woodlands, TX.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to patient calls, portal messages, and emails, using open-ended questions and standing orders to accurately assess and manage a wide range of oncology-related symptoms and treatment side effects.
• Evaluate the urgency of patient symptoms, proactively managing care and coordinating with members of the healthcare team via electronic communication or phone when cases require urgent attention beyond standard protocols.
• Conduct telephonic assessments of oncology patients to determine the appropriate level of care, facilitating outpatient and telehealth visits when symptoms can be safely managed in those settings.
• Educate patients on symptom management, medication side effects, and treatment plans, providing clear instructions and empathetic support to promote understanding, adherence, and self-management.
• Collaborate