RN Triage - Oncology Clinic - Part Time
Sanford Health
Summary
The Triage Nurse provides timely, compassionate nursing care to cancer center patients by assessing symptoms, coordinating care, and facilitating appropriate follow-up. This role collaborates closely with providers and the multidisciplinary team to support safe, efficient patient care and effective symptom management. The nurse will cross-train and provide coverage across multiple areas of the cancer center, adapting to the needs of patients and the department.
Job description
Summary
Answers patient inquiries over the telephone, assessing the severity of the patient's symptoms and medical needs according to triage algorithms.
Job Description
- Guides the patient to the appropriate level of care; schedules patient appointments over the phone with appropriate healthcare providers/facilities/physicians.
- Documents information provided to patients during triage in health record systems; records patients health conditions for follow-up patient care.
- Maintains and develops triage protocols; ensures patients' healthcare information is updated on time.
- Role does answer inquiries through multiple variations of technology, depending on department.
- Educate patients based on calls that come in.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred
- One year of healthcare experience preferred
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state
- Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside
- Within first 30 days of employment, all requirements to obtain license needed for role is completed
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.