LPN Triage Nurse

Date Posted:

2023-08-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

Tampa Cancer Center Office

WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Bilingual in English and Spanish

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answers phone calls from patients, physicians, hospitals and home health agencies, using nursing assessment skills to determine the nature of each call, its urgency, how to resolve the question/problem and to whom to direct the call.

• Keep daily log of incoming calls and chart decision made regarding the calls.

• Document in patient's chart to accompany message for nurses and doctor.

• Discuss with physician and/or nurse practitioner the steps necessary to ensure proper patient care.

• Discuss with the physician any abnormal labs or tests so that appropriate action regarding further orders can be carried out and charted, if necessary.

• Responsible for hospice and home health agency questions regarding patients and documenting the physician's decision regarding the request.

• Contact emergency room when a patient is directed there, give explanation, diagnosis, and a phone number where physician can be contacted.

• Handle prescription refill requests according to FCS procedure.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED required.

• Active Florida LPN license required.

• Current CPR/BLS certification required.

• At least 1 year of experience with hematology/oncology patients in a clinic or hospital required.

• 30 hour IV certification course OR completion of 30 hour IV certification course within 90 days of employment.

SCREENINGS - Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.