Oncology RN

Summary

Join Color Health, a revolutionary virtual cancer clinic, and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality cancer care nationwide. As an Oncology RN, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive cancer risk management, screening, and prevention remotely. You will actively engage with patients, conduct risk assessments, develop prevention plans, and triage patients with concerning symptoms. This role requires strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to improving early cancer detection. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the design and impact of our oncology care management program. The ideal candidate is passionate about oncology, skilled in telehealth, and dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license with eligibility to obtain additional state licenses as needed
• Minimum of 7 years of nursing experience, including at least 5 years in oncology healthcare settings
• Oncology-related certification (e.g., OCN, AOCN, AOCNS, CCM) required or to be obtained within 12 months of hire
• 3+ years of adult outpatient clinical experience
• Proficient in motivational interviewing and patient-centered, guideline-based care
• Relentless drive to remove barriers and defragment the current healthcare system for your patients
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on empathy and active listening
• Commitment to evidence-based, technology-enabled cancer care and improving healthcare system accessibility
• High standards for quality of care and patient outcomes

Responsibilities

• Serve as a vital clinical resource for patients we are supporting on cancer prevention, screening, and early detection
• Actively engage with patients via phone, async messaging, and video communication to address their clinical needs or issues, such as triage and management of high-risk symptoms and abnormal results, care escalations, coordination with patients’ healthcare providers, provider referrals, and planning for in-person care appointments
• Conduct comprehensive cancer risk assessments and develop cancer screening and prevention plans for review by Color Medical physicians
• Triage and manage patients reporting symptoms suggestive of cancer and patients with abnormal screening results to make sure they quickly get follow-up workups completed to rule out or confirm a cancer diagnosis, in coordination with their healthcare providers
• Provide compassionate, empathetic care, establishing close, trust-based relationships with patients, and going above and beyond to help and support patients and motivate them to take actions that reduce their risk of cancer and/or catch cancer early for optimal outcomes
• Triage symptoms and medical history disclosed during patient contact
• Collaborate with Care Advocates to address non-clinical support and coordination needs
• Develop clinical protocols and best practices to coordinate care and provide clinical support for cancer prevention, screening, and high-risk management, in close collaboration with other Color Care Team members (e.g., oncologists, primary care physicians, genetic counselors, and care advocates)
• Participate in care team sessions to monitor member progress, provide updates, and collaborate on targeted support plans
• Maintain thorough and detailed documentation of encounters with patients
• Educate patients about cancer risk factors, including screenings and lifestyle modifications based on national guidelines, specialty guidelines, and Color’s clinical protocols
• Serve as an RN-level escalation point to non-licensed members of the clinical team

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional technical and operations teams
• English/Spanish bilingual preferred

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Benefits