LPN - Oncology Infusion

Summit Health CityMD•Purchase, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is within a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying healthcare and providing connected care services. The network includes primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serving millions of patients in various settings, including traditional practices, patients' homes, and virtually. The company is innovating value-based care by leveraging integrated applications, population insights, and staffing expertise to ensure patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that yield better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Requirements

Graduate of LPN school program
Current licensure as LPN in state of Connecticut
BLS certified upon hire
Completes competency skill checklist within first 3 months

Nice To Haves

IV and/or phlebotomy skills highly preferred

Responsibilities

Introduce self to patient while escorting patient into the exam room.
Prepare the patient for exams and procedures.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
Administer medications including all types of injections, IV therapy as needed and within the scope of licensure.
Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as dressing wounds, performing catheterizations or applying compresses.
Collect, label and process specimens accurately.
Clean and prepare medical treatment rooms for patient visits.
Assemble and use equipment appropriate to specific medical practice.
Schedule follow-up appointments for patients as needed.
Communicate delays effectively when necessary.
Enter patient information into the computer accurately and in a timely manner.
Manage the physician's desktop accurately and in a timely and efficient manner.
Provide clerical support to patients such as making appointments, booking procedures, obtaining pre-authorizations and answering telephones.
Manage medical inventory and supply ordering based on par levels.
Work under the supervision of the physician or Registered Nurse.