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Overview It may sound cliche, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role, each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. If this sounds like you, please reach out to us. We can't wait to hear your story. The journey along the Cancer Care Continuum can be long and arduous, made more difficult by the twists and turns of the various treatment options. Compass Oncology, the Pacific Northwest's largest Private Practice Cancer Center is looking for an experienced Nurse to join our team as a Gyn Triage RN. This position will support our clinic in Vancouver, Washington. Working the front lines of patient interaction, this individual will help guide our patients, answer clinical questions, and gather more information for our physicians so changes or adaptations to current regimens happen in a timely manner. While a current or pending OCN certification is preferred, a nurse with high level triage experience and strong assessment skills will find success in this role. Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE or 40 hours per week Monday-Friday) Location: Vancouver Cancer Center (Vancouver, WA): 210 SE 136th Avenue, Vancouver, WA Salary Range: $39.02-$60.95 Per Hour **Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate's applicable experience and qualifications, as well as, internal employee equity considerations. Scope : Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Responsibilities Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices. Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history. Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions. Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider. Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material. Provides psychosocial support to patients and families. Maintains patient confidentiality. Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician. Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique. Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable. Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management. Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices. Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided. Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture. Maintains work environment. Restocks the supply area as needed. Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardo