Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse assists physicians and registered nurses in caring for patients. The role includes administering chemotherapeutic agents under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse and at the discretion of the head nurse, in accordance with ONS standards and guidelines. The LPN also supports laboratory procedures, patient assessment and treatment, medication administration, documentation, patient and family education, telephone triage, and clinic operations. The position requires maintaining accurate records and charges, handling and processing specimens, managing medication and supply inventory, and protecting confidential patient and employee information. The LPN may work at any AON location to meet business needs and must follow applicable laws, regulations, and organizational and departmental policies.
Requirements
- Appropriate state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Current CPR and BLS certification.
- Fluency in English and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license in the resident state to travel to clinics.
- If required in the state of employment, completion of an approved 30-hour IV certification course is mandatory, or the course must be successfully completed within 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in IV therapy in a clinic or hospital.
Responsibilities
- Safely and accurately mix and administer chemotherapeutic agents as ordered by AON physicians, under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse and at the discretion of the head nurse, following ONS standards and guidelines.
- Dispose of biohazardous waste safely and accurately in accordance with OSHA and HRS guidelines.
- Assist in obtaining laboratory samples and perform technical laboratory procedures accurately, promptly, and in accordance with accrediting and regulatory standards.
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, and send outside laboratory work to the appropriate facility based on the patient’s insurance plan.
- Assist with maintaining test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists as required by regulatory agencies.
- Perform Port Access procedures appropriately.
- Administer shots after completing a symptom assessment and perform patient assessments.
- Document treatment thoroughly and accurately in OncoEMR, prepare accurate superbills, and capture appropriate medication administration charges.
- Follow the AON I.D. policy and procedure during every patient encounter.
- Educate patients and families, when appropriate, about medications, side effects, and planned treatment courses, and interact with them in a caring and professional manner.
- Prioritize incoming telephone calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies, and physician offices from emergent to non-urgent, and respond within an appropriate time frame.
- Assist with inventory and restocking of medical supplies, recommend new items as needed, and place stock in storage areas promptly.
- Use Nucleus to dispense medications, perform cycle counts, restock medications within the appropriate time frame, and enter applicable patient charges.
- Attend annual Safety/OSHA training and mandatory staff meetings.
- Maintain the confidentiality of patient and employee information.
- Assist in training new employees in related job duties.
- Work at any AON location as needed to meet business needs.
- Comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and adhere to AON and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Recovery Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
