Radiation LVN

OneOncology • San Antonio, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The START Center is growing and pioneering premier Cancer Care for patients with leading doctors, advanced diagnostics, and cutting-edge therapies. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and yearly bonus opportunities. The growth of our organization and our innovative environment to treat and care for patients with cancer make us a great match for anyone looking to begin or further their career at a company with a mission that truly impacts lives.

Requirements

• Current LVN license issued by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners or LVN Licensure.
• Acute care nursing or coordination of care experience required.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1-3 years of radiation/oncology experience or oncology certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care coordination, clinical support and skilled nursing assessment and evaluation for START patients.
• Performs triage of patient inquiries and coordinates appropriate resolution and follow-up.
• Coordinates and collects all information necessary for new patient assessment and scheduling of new patient treatments.
• Conducts skilled nursing assessments that evaluate physical and emotional status of patients and communicates findings to physicians as appropriate.
• Prepares patient and equipment and assists physician with exams, treatment, and procedures.
• Provides health-related education and counseling to patients to include self-care, side effects management, and post-treatment care.
• Triages patient inquiries and relates to physician.
• Plans strategies for solving patient care problems with other members of the patient care team.
• Coordinates patient care for treatment and ensures time-appropriate follow-up.
• Observes, evaluates and documents patient progress.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Yearly bonus opportunities
• Nine paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree