Licensed Practical Nurse

Arizona Center for Cancer Care•Scottsdale, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform clinical duties under the direction of a physician. This individual ensures that supplies and equipment are available to facilitate efficient, effective care. It is important that a friendly, caring, courteous, and professional attitude is always displayed as this person has front-line contact with patients and families.

Requirements

Must have satisfactorily completed formal training from an accredited School for nursing
Computer experience with EMR knowledge
Excellent work ethic, including integrity, positive attitude, productive, organized, treats leadership with respect, excellent attendance, continuously learning and willing to ask for help
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a detail oriented, fast-paced setting
Current unrestricted license in Arizona
Valid CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Oncology nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol, cleaning exam procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
Accompanying patients to the appropriate exam room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, and prepare them for the physician
Assisting and Caring for Others — providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients
Documenting/Recording Information — entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form
Getting Information — observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, Patients, and Physicians — providing accurate messages/instructions by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
Interacting with Computers — Using computers and electronic medical records to enter data, or process information
Cleaning according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; managing inventory of supplies; assisting with the ordering of patient care supplies, restocking treatment rooms, exam rooms, and procedure room
Answers clinical phone calls
Checks phone messages hourly and return all calls before lunch, midafternoon, and prior to leaving for the day
Complies with all AZCCC policies and procedures
Maintains strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data
Works shifts as assigned. Scheduled shifts/locations will rotate according to clinic needs
Performs sterilization and high-level disinfection
Performs other duties as directed by supervisor, physician assistant(s), physician (s), and clinic administrator