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Job Title: Surgical Triage RNJob Description

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices. Assess health status by interviewing patients regarding current status and medical history. Collect and record nursing assessments and interventions. Review and report the results of health status assessments, physical examinations, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, and psychosocial assessments of assigned patients to the provider. Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and other instructional material. Provide psychosocial support to patients and families. Maintain patient confidentiality. Prepare and administer therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician. Administer all medications/blood products using the correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time, and technique. Assure pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable. Facilitate dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management. Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central lines catheter devices. Maintain accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided. Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture. Maintain work environment, restock the supply area as needed, and follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and any other material potentially infected with a blood-borne pathogen. Maintain all disinfection protocols and equipment according to quality control standards. Facilitate clinical operations and patient care by managing patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and recording the information in the patient chart. Assist physicians with exams and procedures. Maintain efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms. Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future appointments for patients. Triage patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in the patient's chart. Facilitate communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinate services related to patient care as necessary. Assist patients in locating available community resources. Assist and collaborate with clinical research. Act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants. Provide nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed. Serve as mentor/preceptor and provide day-to-day guidance to less experienced staff. Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.

Hard Skills

• 3-5 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred

• RN in the state of the person

• ACLS

• Venipuncture

• Administering medications/blood products

• Maintaining central line catheter devices

Soft Skills

• Patient interviewing

• Teaching and providing instructional material

• Providing psychosocial support

• Maintaining patient confidentiality

• Facilitating communication

• Mentoring and providing guidance

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Rockville, Maryland.

Work Environment

Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:00pm. Will be seeing multiple patients a week. This is a cancer center.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.