LPN - Oral Therapy

Overview

It may sound cliché, but it’s true — a career caring for cancer patients is a calling for many of us. It’s much more than a job. Each team member at Compass Oncology brings a unique story, but those stories often share common themes: compassion, dedication, and a commitment to excellence. No matter the role, our shared purpose is to provide the highest quality care to every patient we serve.

Licensed Practical Nurse – On Call/PRN in the Oral Chemotherapy Department, Central Business Office – Vancouver, WA.

Salary Range: $26.41 – $44.59 per hour. Final offers are determined by a review of candidate experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Under general supervision, provides general nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Promotes efficient patient flow, assists with patient care, and supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Provide direct patient care and support within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assess patients for adherence to oral medications, identify barriers, and monitor for side effects.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication administration, side effect management, and adherence strategies.
• Coordinate processing and receipt of prescribed medications; ensure accurate dosage calculations and adherence to schedules.
• Observe, record, and report patient conditions and reactions to medications and treatments to physicians.
• Respond to incoming calls, phone in prescriptions, and provide follow‑up communication as directed by physicians.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient care, medication administration, and communications.
• Participate in continuing education and training to stay current with oncology and oral medication therapies.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Registered Nurse, consistent with LPN scope of practice.

Education

• High‑school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited school for practical nursing.
• Current LPN or State LPN license with registration on the state board of practical nursing.
• Current CPR certification required.

Experience / Training

• Minimum of three years of nursing experience, preferably in an oncology environment.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Proficient in conveying information to patients about treatment, side effects, and follow‑up.
• Knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Excel and Word, electronic medical record, and physician office phone systems.

Requires full range of body motion, handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye‑hand coordination. Standing and walking for extensive periods, occasional lifting up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal ranges.

Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

For benefit‑eligible employees who work 20 hours or greater, we offer medical, dental, vision, life and disability; HSA and flexible spending accounts; critical illness, hospital, and legal plans; PTO and holiday plans; retirement savings plans; robust wellness program and incentives; EAP; perks; and jeans Fridays.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.