Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Northwest GA Oncology Services

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Northwest GA Oncology Services (Days)
Responsible for assisting the physician in clinical care of all patients to include patient assessment, develop and administration of the patient care plan, intervention, and evaluation. Will have advanced responsibilities to assist in the day to day clinical operations of the office.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Education:

See License/Certification Requirements

Experience:

Three years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

* GEORGIA LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE OR MULTISTATE NURSING LICENSE

* HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR)

Qualifications

* Three or more years of related experience in oncology, Acute Care, or infusion experience as a LPN required.

* Must possess the sense of discipline to work in accordance with accepted clinical standards.

* Must maintain high degree of confidentiality.

* Must possess the cognitive ability to understand patient's medical records, physician's orders and medical orders to be communicated to patient, hospital, and or other physician.

* Must be capable of dealing tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, other employees and physicians.

* Prior experience performing oncology tests & labs required.

* NOTE:

BLS within 1 month

Statement Of Employment Philosophy

Being a part of Tanner Health System is more than a job, it is a promise we make to treat every patient with exceptional service every time they walk through our doors. Service excellence is the foundation of our organizational culture and the expectations we all set for each other, our patients, physicians and our community. All employees agree to abide by a set of service standards.

These standards are the promise we make to provide the best care possible, and represent our beliefs, values and who we strive to become. We each commit to making Tanner Health System a great place for our employees to work, for patients to receive care and for physicians to practice medicine.

Functions

Area of Responsibilities

* Asks patients about care obtained outside the practice. Assesses racial and ethnic diversity of its population. Provides interpretation or bilingual services to meet the language needs of its population. Participates in a structured communication process, i.e. huddles.

* Identify and Manage Patient Population:
Collect and review clinical data i.e., problem list, allergies. BP, height and weight, tobacco use, current medications. Completes comprehensive health assessment. Provides input for three different preventive care services. Provides input for three chronic care services.

* Plan and Manage Care:
Conducts pre-visit preparations. Provides a written plan of care for the patient family. Assesses and addresses barriers when the patient has not met treatment goals. Identifies patients who may benefit from additional care management support. Reviews and reconciles medication with patient's families. Provides information about new prescriptions. Assesses understanding about medication and barriers to adherence. Documents over the counter medications, herbal therapies, supplements.

* Home monitoring of coumadin patients.

* Access ports and PICC lines. Shows proficiency with central lines by successfully drawing blood according to P&P. Shows proficiency with venipuncture by successfully drawing blood according to P&P.

* Assisting with in office procedures and ordering of oncology specific testing such as bone marrow biopsies, genetic testing, peripheral, and ancillary testing.

* Working closely with NGOC research staff on clinical trial guidelines and collection of research labs for patients enrolled in protocols.

* Checks patient insurance status prior to venipunctures for proper billing information.

* Assembles appropriate equipment prior to venipuncture, including choosing appropriate lab tubes.

* Measure and Improve Performance:
Participates in improved performance for three preventive care measures. Participates in improving performance for three chronic care measures. Participates in implementing and demonstrating continuous quality improvement.

* Competently works in Moderate Complexity Lab processing.

* Knowledge of chemotherapy and other treatment plans. Ability to educate patients on potential side effects and outcomes. Ability to recognize side effects and take appropriate steps to notify provider.

* Maintain current knowledge of oncology-related medications, treatments, care processes, etc. Utilize Epic Beacon module appropriately to ensure complete and accurate documentation.

* Daily chart preparation that can include some scribing for physicians and APPs.

* Track and Coordinate Care:
Tracks lab and imaging tests until results are available, flagging and following up on overdue results. Flags abnormal results, bringing them to the attention of clinician. Receives critical values notification from in house lab and brings them to the attention of the clinician immediately. Notifies patient's families of normal and abnormal lab and imaging test…