Licensed Practical Nurse- Urology

American Oncology Network•Hot Springs, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists physicians and registered nurses in caring for urology patients. The role includes patient assessment, obtaining laboratory samples, and potentially performing technical laboratory procedures accurately and in accordance with accrediting and regulatory standards. The nurse follows specimen handling and processing procedures, sends outside laboratory tests to the appropriate facility according to the patient’s insurance plan, and may maintain test-report and quality-control logs, equipment records, and regulatory checklists. The nurse documents treatment in OncoEMR, prepares accurate superbills, and ensures appropriate charges are captured in accordance with medication-administration guidelines. The role requires following AON’s identification policy and procedure at every patient encounter. When appropriate, the nurse educates patients and families about medications, side effects, and planned treatment, and communicates with them in a caring and professional manner. Responsibilities also include triaging and prioritizing incoming calls and messages, supporting medical-supply inventory and restocking, recommending and ordering supplies, and placing stock in storage areas. The nurse attends required safety and staff meetings, helps train new employees, maintains confidentiality, and may work at any AON location to meet business needs. The role requires knowledge of the Nucleus medication dispensing system, oversight of medical and pharmaceutical supply ordering, and compliance with audit requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and organizational and departmental 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.
Obtain laboratory samples and, as needed, perform technical laboratory procedures accurately and in a timely manner.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, and send outside laboratory tests to the appropriate facility based on the patient’s insurance plan.
As needed, maintain test-report logs, quality-control logs, equipment records, and regulatory checklists.
Perform patient assessments.
Document treatment rendered to patients thoroughly and accurately in OncoEMR.
Prepare accurate superbills and ensure appropriate charges are captured according to medication-administration guidelines.
Follow AON’s identification policy and procedure during every patient encounter.
When appropriate, educate patients and families about medications, side effects, and planned treatment courses.
Communicate with patients and families in a caring and professional manner.
Triage and prioritize incoming calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies, and physician offices, and respond within an appropriate time frame.
Assist with inventory and restocking medical supplies; recommend purchases, oversee ordering of medical and pharmaceutical supplies, and store stock in a timely manner.
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.
Ensure compliance with audit requirements and applicable laws, regulations, and AON and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Recovery Plan.