LPN - Oncology Infusion

Summit Health CityMD•Purchase, NY

About The Position

The LPN provides patient care and support for office visits in an oncology infusion setting. The role includes preparing patients for examinations and procedures, explaining treatments and instructions, administering medications and providing basic care within the scope of licensure, and maintaining accurate patient records. The LPN also supports clinic operations through scheduling, clerical work, and inventory management. The position works under the supervision of a physician or Registered Nurse.

Requirements

Graduate of an LPN school program.
Current LPN licensure in the state of Connecticut.
BLS certification upon hire.
Complete the competency skill checklist within the first three months.

Nice To Haves

IV and/or phlebotomy skills are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Introduce yourself to patients and escort them into exam rooms.
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients.
Administer medications, including injections and IV therapy as needed and within the scope of licensure.
Provide basic patient care and treatments, including dressing wounds, performing catheterizations, and applying compresses.
Collect, label, and process specimens accurately.
Clean and prepare medical treatment rooms for patient visits.
Assemble and use equipment appropriate to the medical practice.
Schedule follow-up appointments as needed and communicate delays effectively.
Enter patient information into the computer accurately and promptly.
Manage the physician’s desktop accurately and efficiently.
Provide clerical support, including making appointments, booking procedures, obtaining pre-authorizations, and answering telephones.
Manage medical inventory and order supplies based on par levels.
Work under the supervision of a physician or Registered Nurse.