Licensed Practical Nurse

American Oncology Network•Naples, FL

8d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists physicians and registered nurses in caring for patients at Florida Oncology and Hematology. The role includes administering chemotherapeutic agents under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse and at the discretion of the head nurse, following ONS standards and guidelines. The LPN also performs patient assessments, administers injections after symptom assessment, assists with laboratory work and specimen processing, and performs port access procedures. The position requires thorough documentation of care and charges in OncoEMR and Nucleus, patient and family education when appropriate, and professional interaction with patients and families. The LPN also handles telephone triage, supports medical supply and medication inventory, attends required training and meetings, and assists with training new employees. The employee may be expected to work at any AON location to meet business needs and must comply with applicable laws, confidentiality requirements, and organizational and departmental policies.

Requirements

Appropriate state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Experience in IV therapy in a clinic or hospital is preferred.
If required in the state of employment, an approved 30-hour IV certification course is mandatory, or the course must be successfully completed within 90 days of employment.
Current CPR and BLS certification.
Fluency in English and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residence for travel to clinics.

Nice To Haves

Experience in IV therapy in a clinic or hospital.

Responsibilities

Safely mix and administer chemotherapeutic agents as ordered by AON physicians, under registered nurse supervision and at the head nurse’s discretion, following ONS standards and guidelines.
Dispose of biohazardous waste safely and accurately according to OSHA and HRS guidelines.
Assist in obtaining laboratory samples and perform technical laboratory procedures when needed, following required accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory standards.
Handle and process specimens according to laboratory procedures 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 injections after completing a symptom assessment and conduct patient assessments.
Document treatment accurately and thoroughly in OncoEMR, prepare patient superbills, and ensure appropriate medication administration charges are captured.
Follow the AON I.D. policy and procedure during every patient encounter.
Educate patients and families about medications, side effects, and planned treatment when appropriate, and interact with them in a caring and professional manner.
Triage telephone calls and messages, prioritize them from emergent to non-urgent, and respond within an appropriate timeframe.
Assist with medical supply inventory and restocking, 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 timeframe, and enter applicable patient charges.
Attend annual Safety/OSHA training and mandatory staff meetings as required.
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.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and follow AON and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Recovery Plan.