Licensed Practical Nurse - Urology
About The Position
Assist physician and RNs in the care of urology patients. American Oncology Network AON is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders dedicated to ensuring the long-term success and viability of oncology diagnosis and treatment in community-based settings. It is the fastest growing national network of community oncology practices delivering local access to exceptional cancer care. AON serves its expanding network of partner practices by providing proven practice management expertise. Our employees across the country work together to empower physicians to make cancer care better. By driving integrated, collaborative care, we are proudly helping community oncologists deliver the highest quality care to every patient. Cancer touches everyone. Being able to make a difference in the lives of those fighting this disease is something our employees at AON cherish and never take for granted. A career in oncology offers all sorts of rewards. But working at AON offers employees more than most. As a fast-growing national company, the opportunity to join a national workforce with flexible work options is available. We offer competitive compensation packages that include comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network. Our 401k, which offers a 100% match and investment options, is available to full-time and part-time staff members, and we feature a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program. At AON, we offer you more than a job, we offer you a career. As a network of independent oncology practices working together as one, we host annual summits each year, providing our employees a chance to collaborate with AON peers from across the country. Promoting from within is a priority at AON, and we support our team members continued growth through professional development programs and tuition assistance.
Requirements
- Appropriate state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Experience in Urology in clinic or hospital setting
- Current CPR and BLS certification is required.
Responsibilities
- Assist in obtaining lab samples.
- May perform technical laboratory procedures in a timely manner with accuracy and precision, meeting the standards of all accrediting/regulatory agencies
- Following laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
- Sending outside labs to appropriate facility as dictated by patient’s insurance plan.
- May assist in maintaining test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists according to all regulatory agencies.
- Responsible for patient assessment.
- Thorough and accurate documentation in OncoEMR of treatment rendered to patients.
- Accurately prepare superbill to charge patient for services received in office.
- Ensure appropriate charges are captured by following guidelines for appropriate administration of all medications.
- Will follow the AON I.D. policy and procedure with every patient encounter.
- When appropriate, educate patients and family about medications, side effects and planned treatment course.
- Interact with patient and family in a caring and professional manner.
- Telephone triage: Includes prioritizing incoming calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies and physician offices from emergent to non-urgent. Must respond accordingly in an appropriate time frame.
- Assist with inventory and re-stocking medical supplies, when called upon.
- Recommend purchase of new items as needed.
- Place stock in storage areas in a timely manner.
- Attend annual Safety / OSHA training meetings.
- Attend all mandatory staff meetings as necessary.
- Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times.
- Assist in training new employees to related job duties.
- Will be expected to work at any AON location to help meet AON business needs.
- Have thorough knowledge of Nucleus medication dispensing system.
- Oversee ordering of medical and assist with pharmaceutical supplies.
- Ensure compliance with audit requirements.
- Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.
- Adheres to AON and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.
Benefits
- competitive compensation packages
- comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network
- 401k, which offers a 100% match and investment options, is available to full-time and part-time staff members
- generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
- professional development programs
- tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
