Oncology Licensed Practical Nurse

Cancer Specialists LLC•Jacksonville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cancer Specialists of North Florida is recruiting for an experienced Oncology Licensed Practical Nurse for our busy Specialty Practice. The Oncology LPN is responsible for the following under the direct supervision of RNs and physicians: Providing safe, efficient, and compassionate nursing care to patients receiving various infusion therapies and injections. Communicate regularly with the multidisciplinary team. Coordinate patient care and assist in patient flow. Functions within the Florida scope of practice and follows clinic policies, nursing standards, and state regulations. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Access, maintain, and deaccess peripheral IVs and vascular access devices (ports) Administer infusion-related therapies within LPN scope — such as IV fluids, electrolyte replacements, IV iron, and injection Assess and monitor patient status: vital signs, symptoms, side effects, and reactions throughout the infusion process; report changes to RN/physician Assist with patient education, treatment scheduling, and other administrative duties such as FMLA paperwork. Complete tasks in EMR system in a timely manner Input prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed by RNs and physician Ensure equipment and supplies are clean, stocked, and functioning properly Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, expectations, side effect management, and after-care instructions Maintains patient confidentiality All other duties as assigned Full-time Position, Monday – Friday Location Address: 7015 AC Skinner Parkway, Building 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program for practical nursing education
1 year experience as a practicing LPN, oncology experience preferred
Phlebotomy and peripheral IV experience
Current State of Florida LPN license
IV Therapy Certification required - state approved certification program
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate

Nice To Haves

oncology experience preferred

Responsibilities

Providing safe, efficient, and compassionate nursing care to patients receiving various infusion therapies and injections.
Communicate regularly with the multidisciplinary team.
Coordinate patient care and assist in patient flow.
Functions within the Florida scope of practice and follows clinic policies, nursing standards, and state regulations.
Access, maintain, and deaccess peripheral IVs and vascular access devices (ports)
Administer infusion-related therapies within LPN scope — such as IV fluids, electrolyte replacements, IV iron, and injection
Assess and monitor patient status: vital signs, symptoms, side effects, and reactions throughout the infusion process; report changes to RN/physician
Assist with patient education, treatment scheduling, and other administrative duties such as FMLA paperwork.
Complete tasks in EMR system in a timely manner
Input prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed by RNs and physician
Ensure equipment and supplies are clean, stocked, and functioning properly
Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, expectations, side effect management, and after-care instructions
Maintains patient confidentiality
All other duties as assigned