Licensed Practical Nurse -nursing Ambulatory Care

Job Opportunity At Tennessee Oncology
Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation's largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established in 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology's mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Provides patients with safe, quality care throughout their treatment and disease process as effectively as possible at all stages of, diagnosis to end of life. Helps patients manage and live with diagnosis, retaining autonomy and independence by using the most appropriate disease/ symptom/psychosocial management techniques.
Coordinates and performs direct patient care, collaborating with other care providers and team members
Reviews/updates/verifies all patient required data is present and available prior to and during each visit.
Collaborates with physician/provider to assess/treat symptoms related to disease, treatment, disease progression as well as acute illnesses.
Performs telephone triage utilizing critical assessment skills to assess and evaluate patient concerns/needs
Mixes and or administers chemotherapy and other drugs according to Tennessee Oncology (TO) standards after training and competency validation
Administers and documents administration of chemo/bio/targeted therapy and or research study drugs (if applicable to clinic location) according to TO practice standards
Follows all policies, procedures, standards related to use of drug cabinet including drug verification, drug administration, documentation and billing
Documents charges for services performed and medications administered.
Ensures timely collection of all ordered laboratory specimens
Monitors PT/INR results and works with provider to manage anticoagulation /Coumadin therapy.
Manages prescription / refill extension requests per TO policy, procedure, standards
Coordinates provision of supportive care with appropriate hospital staff (i.e. blood product transfusions)
Conducts patient education and documents patient readiness to learn and understanding of teaching and or information provided during informed consent process
Completes forms and other necessary paperwork for patient assistance, patient employment, insurance (i.e. FMLA, short- and long-term disability, etc.).
Screens patients routinely for needs and or distress and provides appropriate counseling, interventions, and makes referrals to appropriate community /support services
Demonstrates ability to effectively navigate within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Documents patient information and services performed in the EMR
Completes required daily/weekly/monthly drug /sample drug inventory counts, supply requests, waste documentation, audits, billing entries, etc.
Informs Clinic / Operations Manager of clinic needs and concerns relating to the work environment.
Supervises LPN's, CNA's and MA's.
Stocks & manages inventory and supplies.
Adheres to practice standards and Policy and Procedures.
Travels to other TO clinics as needed
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth.
Completes, on time, required /assigned training, continuing education, competency validations necessary to accurately & successfully perform job expectations /responsibilities
Collaborates daily with dedicated clinic SCRI nurses, if applicable to location, to ensure adherence to research protocol as well as documentation of Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) specific paperwork required in paper chart per protocol.
Knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
Knowledge of oncology practices and treatments.
Knowledge of current developments in cancer diagnosis and therapy.
Knowledge of research practices for phases I, II and III clinical trials.
Oncology resource to colleagues, allied health personnel and health care consumers.
Ability to administer chemotherapy and other treatment therapies.
Ability to collaborate with health care team to make personalized treatment plan for each cancer patient
Current TN or compact state RN license
Minimum one-year RN experience. May waive with Executive Director of Nursing approval
If less than one year of oncology experience at time of hire, within 9 months of hire.
Oncology certification strongly recommended within 2 years of hire
Experience in an outpatient facility preferred.