Licensed Practical Nurse- Urology

American Oncology Network•Hot Springs, AR

3d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists physicians and registered nurses in caring for urology patients. The role includes patient assessment, assisting with laboratory samples and procedures, handling and processing specimens, and coordinating outside laboratory testing according to patients’ insurance plans. The nurse documents care and charges accurately in OncoEMR, follows patient identification and medication-administration procedures, and educates patients and families about medications, side effects, and treatment plans when appropriate. The position also involves triaging calls and messages, helping maintain medical and pharmaceutical supplies, overseeing medication dispensing and ordering, and supporting regulatory and audit compliance. The nurse may assist with training new employees, attends required safety and staff meetings, maintains confidentiality, and may work at any AON location to meet business needs. The role requires compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies.

Requirements

Appropriate state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Experience in urology in a clinic or hospital setting.
Current CPR and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and registered nurses in the care of urology patients.
Assist in obtaining laboratory samples and may perform technical laboratory procedures accurately and promptly.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
Send outside laboratory tests to the appropriate facility according to the patient’s insurance plan.
May maintain test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Assess patients.
Document treatment accurately and thoroughly in OncoEMR.
Prepare accurate superbills and ensure appropriate charges are captured, including charges for medication administration.
Follow the AON I.D. policy and procedure at every patient encounter.
Educate patients and families, when appropriate, about medications, side effects, and planned treatment courses.
Interact with patients and families in a caring and professional manner.
Triage incoming calls and messages by priority and respond within an appropriate time frame.
Assist with inventory and restocking medical supplies, recommend new purchases as needed, and place stock in storage areas promptly.
Attend annual Safety/OSHA training and mandatory staff meetings as necessary.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Assist in training new employees on related job duties.
Work at any AON location as needed to meet business needs.
Maintain thorough knowledge of the Nucleus medication dispensing system.
Oversee ordering of medical and pharmaceutical supplies and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
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.