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Overview It may sound cliche, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role, each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. If this sounds like you, please reach out to us. We can't wait to hear your story. The journey along the Cancer Care Continuum can be long and arduous, made more difficult by the twists and turns of the various treatment options. Compass Oncology, the Pacific Northwest's largest Private Practice Cancer Center is looking for an experienced Nurse to join our team as Registered Triage Nurse. Working the front lines of patient interaction, this individual will help guide our patients, answer clinical questions, and gather more information for our physicians so changes or adaptations to current regimens happen in a timely manner. While a current or pending OCN certification is preferred, a nurse with high level triage experience and strong assessment skills will find success in this role. Employment Type: Full-Time 40 hours per week. Location: Vancouver Cancer Center (Vancouver, WA) Salary Range: $39.02-$60.95 Per Hour **Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate's applicable experience and qualifications, as well as, internal employee equity considerations. Job Scope: A telephone triage nurse assesses patient needs over the telephone, collaborates with a physician or qualified staff member to meet those needs, then documents all elements of care in the patient's medical record. The telephone triage nurse will accurately identify patients with high risk conditions and will direct care to the appropriate resources if they cannot be managed by the nurse and/or within the clinic. Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and organizational standards and guidelines for specialty care and scope of practice per state licensing board. Must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in company-wide quality initiatives. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Addresses patient calls, portal messages and emails in a timely manner concerning a wide range of symptom / side effect related topics Asks appropriate, open-ended questions as well as utilizes computerized algorithms/pathways to assist in the assessment of patient's symptom and side effect management inquiries and documentation of such interventions. Assesses urgency of patient symptoms / side effects and addresses them appropriately, aggressively managing them to prevent unnecessary emergency department and hospital utilization Documents all conversations with patients to maintain a comprehensive medical record Provides clear instruction and education to patients via the telephone Evaluates and determines if emergency care is needed, or if the patient can be seen in the outpatient clinic Collaborates with physicians via electronic communication, face to face, or the telephone to discuss patient care needs that cannot be independently and appropriately addressed using standing orders or practice protocols Sets up same day and/or future provider/infusion room appointments to address symptom management concerns Additional duties as assigned Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred. Current RN state license with the applicable State Board of Nursing. Current CPR certification required. Current or pendin