LPN - Triage Float Position; IV Certified

LPN - Triage Float Position (IV Certified Required)-Goodyear

Full-time Regular Goodyear, AZ, US

Overview: We are looking for an experienced Triage/Infusion IV Certified Float LPN who is motivated, professional, and friendly to facilitate care to our patients. This is a full-time, day shift position working a Monday - Friday schedule.
This position home location will be Goodyear, but willing to float if we requested.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
:

• Works closely with Triage RN and Nurse Manager.
• Answers phone calls and checks voicemails for triage and addresses as appropriate.
• Triage patient phone calls as needed: documents relevant information in patient chart.
• Assist Physician and RN with coordination of patient care, completing various forms, communication with other medical personal as needed.
• Obtains prior authorizations for Oral Chemo therapies.
• Refills prescriptions for Oral Chemotherapy in conjunction with the Triage RN.
• Schedules first chemotherapy appointment after RN does education.
• IV administration on non-chemo agents as needed
• Calls patients with PT/INR results and new directions after receiving from the provider.

Knowledge and Skills
:

• Knowledge of HIPAA rules & regulations.
• Knowledge of chemotherapy related drugs and supplies utilized, preferred.
• Knowledge of diagnostic testing and radiation procedures, preferred.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, HCPCS coding.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Internet.
• Willing to travel between offices.

Education and Qualifications
:

• 2-3 years working as LPN in Oncology setting or other Healthcare settings
• Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
• IV certification a plus but not required
• Current Arizona LPN State Board of Nursing license required.
• Current CPR Certification required.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, PTO, 401K, and more. We offer a caring work environment and are an E.O.E.