LPN | Senior Care | As Needed

Nursing Care ProviderSCOPE: Under general supervision, provides general nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Maintains efficient patient flow, assists with patient care, i.e. vitals, assessments and procedures. Maintains physicians schedule and performs miscellaneous tasks assigned by physicians. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.ResponsibilitiesProvides general nursing care to patients.Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients.Observes, records, and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Schedules patient tests, procedures and hospital admissions and provides follow-up for receipt of test results.Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Formulates and updates patient care plans. Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.Performs EKG and oxymetry readings as needed by physician.Performs lab procedures and processing of lab specimens as needed. Files all labs and outside reports accurately and as needed.Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.Prepares exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas. Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed by physicians.Acts as a backup for other medical assistants and schedulers as needed.Acts as preceptor and provides input to performance appraisals of Medical AssistantsQualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited school for practical nursing. Requires a minimum of five years experience as a practical nurse in a hospital or clinic setting. Phlebotomy experience preferred. Current LPN state license and registration with the State Board of Practical Nursing in practicing state. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.