Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Oncology, Telephone Triage, FT, Days

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Greenville
300 East McBee Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 09, 2025
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Provides assistance to callers, using established guidelines for telephone triage, to assess and assist the caller by providing information, assisting with scheduling a medical appointment, assisting with transport, collaborating with the physician or APP, refering to 911 or other means to meet the callers medical need. Accomplishes the responsibilities of this position by integrating and maximizing the work of various disciplines, resources and services across departmental lines, clinics and others. Provides clinical direction to patients and families calling with questions or medical direction regarding adult patients. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process. Works with internal and external sources to assure a smooth and efficient handling of all patient calls and compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Collaborates as appropriate with other departments to ensure efficient processes and facilitate problem solving. Uses advanced level nursing skills and telephone triage guidelines to assess and prioritize different types of conditions and symptoms including when to call 911. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Performs the activities within the scope to handle and increase the call volume. Accomplishes the responsibilities of this position by integrating and maximizing the work of various disciplines, resources and services across departmental lines and outside agencies. Documents all activity. Collects data and completes nursing assessment utilizing appropriate area and /or age specific standards/policies and tools. Identifies/assesses patient/family learning needs and teaches accordingly by using language and terminology the patient/family is familiar with providing examples to clarify ideas, utilizing appropriate resources. Communicates with the patient/family's need for education/teaching to others in the healthcare continuum, utilizing resources within the interdisciplinary healthcare team as necessary. Coordinates patient appointments as appropriate with designated offices and agencies. Performs follow-up phone calls on all callers within 24 hours of original call and documents and provides additional referrals and follow-up as needed. May monitor call activity to assure timely answering of calls or make recommendations for expansion of the program as needed. Develops customer service relationships by listening and understanding both internal and external customers. Anticipates and provides solutions to customer needs, giving a high priority to customer satisfaction. Demonstrates positive communication by acknowledging internal and external customers, patient representatives and Prisma Health employees in a prompt, pleasant and professional manner. Conversation is appropriate at all times. Maintains a positive attitude in the department, accepts change and embraces opportunities to positively contribute to the department. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Associate degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Experience - One (1) year experience as a registered nurse. In Lieu Of In lieu of 1 year of registered nurse experience, will accept successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable residency from another organization. In lieu of 1 year of registered nurse experience, will accept 1 year of licensed practical nurse (LPN) experience. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic computer skills Mathematical skills Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Cancer Centers - Faris Road Facility 1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital Department 10557179 Outpatient Oncology Infusion-CIF Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.