Lpn Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Requirements

• Current state LPN License.
• Minimum of one year LPN experience required.
• Current TO approved BLS provider card.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology experience in an outpatient facility preferred
• May be waived with the approval of the EDONS
• ONS Oncology Basics (introduction) chemotherapy course required within 6 months of hire then every two years

Responsibilities

• Reviews patients’ medical records to ensure that all required data has been entered or is available prior to patient’s scheduled appointment.
• Generates, reviews and distributes daily assigned clinical reports to appropriate personnel.
• Obtains patient vital signs, weight, height, pain score and or other data collection and documents in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Manages /performs “rooming” process for provider clinics including escorts patients to exam rooms
• Reviews with patient health history, allergies, and current medications and records in the EMR
• Completes required/ assigned screening questionnaires and records information in the EMR
• Assists with provider performed procedures /exams /acts as a chaperone (i.e. bone marrow biopsies, skin biopsies, etc.)
• Stocks exam and treatment rooms with necessary supplies.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments.
• Verifies accuracy of/collaborates with Front Office staff related to scheduling of lab, provider, treatment and injection appointments.
• Obtains pre-authorizations for oral medications.
• Manages prescription / refill extension requests per Tennessee Oncology (TO) policy, procedure, standards
• Manages IV therapy access devices per TO policy, procedure, standards, including accessing and deaccessing implanted ports, after competency validation, under the supervision of a RN.
• Uses the drug storage cabinet to enter and remove appropriate dose of medications ordered.
• Completes required daily/weekly/monthly drug cabinet activities as assigned, per TO policy, procedure, standards
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by the provider and in accordance with TO and nursing policy, procedures, and standards.
• Monitors PT/INR results and works with provider to manage anti-coagulant /Coumadin therapy
• Completes patient supplemental paperwork for insurance, leave and/or disability, etc.
• Performs telephone triage under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and or a Physician/ NP/ PA (provider).
• Assists with patient education and informed consent process per TO policy
• Schedules patient psychological services and or arranges community agency /support services referrals, under the direction of the provider and or RN.
• Enters orders accurately into the EMR system for labs and tests per verbal/written order from provider
• Manages provider clinic productivity by identifying and resolving problems that impede patient flow
• Monitors, observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and or changes to patient condition, reaction to medications and treatments to the RN and or provider.
• Assists with or performs nursing evaluations under the supervision of a provider or RN.
• Works in the infusion rooms under the supervision of an RN.
• Documents services performed and medications administered accurately and in a timely manner
• Enters charges for services performed accurately and on time
• Completes assigned evaluation tools within designated timeframe.
• Informs clinic managers of clinic needs and concerns relating to the work environment.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Participates on committees as requested
• Attends all mandatory in services, training, meetings.
• Completes required training, continuing education and competency validations on time
• Performs other additional duties as assigned