Job description

American Oncology Network is looking for a fulltime RN Triage Nurse to join their team at the Sylva, NC location for Messino Cancer Center on a Per Diem basis. No Nights or Weekends!

AON is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders dedicated to ensuring the long-term success and viability of oncology diagnosis and treatment in community-based settings. It is the fastest growing national network of community oncology practices delivering local access to exceptional cancer care.

AON serves its expanding network of partner practices by providing proven practice management expertise. Our employees across the country work together to empower physicians to make cancer care better. By driving integrated, collaborative care, we are proudly helping community oncologists deliver the highest quality care to every patient.

Cancer touches everyone. Being able to make a difference in the lives of those fighting this disease is something our employees at AON cherish and never take for granted. A career in oncology offers all sorts of rewards. But working at AON offers employees more than most.

The Sylva location is seeking a Per Diem RN to pick up a few shifts a week to support the RN Triage function.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Position Summary: Answers incoming phone calls regarding patients. Consults with Head Nurse and/or physician to present patient’s problem and resolve the problem or direct calls to appropriate person.
Demonstrates working knowledge of all facets of role, relevant regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Performs all duties in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education:

• High school education required

2. Certifications/Licenses:

• Current License as an RN in state of employment.
• Must have CPR and BLS certifications.

3. Previous Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience with hematology/oncology patients in a clinic or hospital.

4. Core Capabilities:

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
• Communication Skills: Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.
• Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.
• Computer Skills:

 Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required.
5. Travel (double click to check relevant box): Less than 25%
Standard Core Workdays/Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Oncology

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your hourly rate wage expectation?

Experience:

• Oncology: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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