RN Intake and Triage Coordinator - Medical Oncology - Pewaukee Cancer Center - Full Time

The RN Intake & Triage Coordinator is a vital member of the Medical Oncology team at the UW Health at ProHealth Care Cancer Center locations. This individual is responsible for the following:

* Initiates, monitors and evaluates best practices for new patient referrals to Hematology/Oncology.
* Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, and ancillary health care team members to coordinate system resources to maximize appointment efficiency for new patients.
* Advocates for the patient by providing support and resources in order to reach optimal hematology/oncology care
* Develops a patient-centered plan of efficient care, operating from an in depth understanding of their unique meaning of health, illness and disease
*Triages patient calls to the appropriate service (i.e. Triage Bay, ED, appointment).

The responsibilities of this nurse include:

* Assists the patient in getting appropriate appointments to address their unique diagnosis.
*Coordinates appropriate referral information from the referring provider.
*Determines patient acuity/urgency based on diagnosis and medical record clinical information.
* Facilitates patient access to the appropriate Cancer Care team
* Promotes stress management by helping the patient and family cope with the fears and concerns that accompany life and health changes
* Provides evidence-based patient education and assists in shared decision-making
* Provides care coordination and collaboration during patient transitions across the Continuum of Care
* Identifies barriers to disease self-management and self-care
* Functions independently and possesses the internal discipline/drive to guide care for patients with complex health needs
* Completes all EHR documentation accurately, timely and efficiently for regulatory compliance
* Demonstrates effective use of healthcare and information technology resources
* Attends appropriate educational opportunities and shares knowledge and experiences with others in formal and informal settings. Maximizes personal growth and develops an individual educational plan.
* Demonstrates a commitment to the values of the ProHealth Experience: Respect, Relationships, Communication, Collaboration and Excellence

You Will Need:

• Registered Nurse (RN), WI or eNLC State
• Associates degree in nursing required, bachelors preferred
• Minimum of2 Years experience in nursing
• Basic understanding of computer use, Microsoft Outlook, internet and health information technology (Epic EHR required).
• Proficient in Epic EHR, Microsoft Office suite and other health information technology.