LPN, Patient Navigator, Hematology/Medical Oncology, Emory Winship John's Creek
About The Position
The LPN Patient Navigator is an outpatient position focused on the overall health and population management of a cohort of patients in Hematology/Medical Oncology. The role supports physicians and registered nurses in patient comfort, care, and treatment, and coordinates clinical and administrative needs between patients and the care team. Responsibilities include ordering and following laboratory tests, reviewing results, triaging phone calls, supporting scheduling and other administrative needs, facilitating medication access, and assisting with diagnostic procedures. The LPN observes and documents patient conditions and progress and records vital signs and measurements in the electronic medical record. The position also involves participating in quality improvement initiatives, staff and patient-satisfaction meetings, and potentially in-services or committees. The LPN is expected to communicate effectively, contribute to coordinated care and positive patient experiences, manage workload, and adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia.
- BLS (CPR) certification before administering direct patient care.
- If performing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to obtain compact status.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians and registered nurses with patient comfort, care, and treatment by performing nursing responsibilities.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Observe and record patients’ conditions and progress.
- Obtain and document patient vital signs, including temperature, respirations, pulse, and blood pressure, and record patient measurements such as height and weight in the electronic medical record.
- Order and follow laboratory tests and review results.
- Coordinate care and proactively reach out to a panel of patients.
- Triage phone calls.
- Coordinate administrative and scheduling needs.
- Facilitate medication access.
- Coordinate information between patients and the care team.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- May provide or conduct ongoing in-services and may serve on a sectional, departmental, or organizational committee.
- Communicate effectively with patients, clinical personnel, administrative personnel, and care providers.
- Participate in section activities such as staff meetings, supervisory meetings, and patient satisfaction meetings.
- Manage workload and assignments effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and demonstrate flexibility according to section and organizational needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
