Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

Job Description Summary
:
Provides safe, accurate and efficient patient care, including but not limited to: patient assessment, review of labs and vital signs, medication safety, dose verification, and drug administration. Follows all Job Breakdown Instructions (JBIs) associated with role. Provides triage care when necessary. Communicates patient condition effectively to multidisciplinary team members.

Location
:
Central Georgia Cancer Care

Pay Range
: $24.83 - $46.12

• Safely and accurately administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive care, and non-oncologic agents to patients as ordered by providers. Use Oncology Nurse’s Society (ONS) standards and guidelines.
• Accurate and safe disposal of biohazardous waste, per OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
• Responsible for new and ongoing patient education, continual patient assessment, and support.
• Documentation:
  Thorough, accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) of treatment rendered to patients.
• Ensure appropriate charges are captured by following guidelines for appropriate administration of all medications and activities.
• Follow proper patient identification per JBI for all patient encounters.
• Teaching:
  Educate patients and caregivers about medications, side effects and planned treatment course. Interact with patient and family in a caring, professional manner.
• Telephone triage:
  Prioritize incoming calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies, and physician offices from emergent to non-urgent; respond within an appropriate time frame.
• Supplies:
  Assist with inventory and re-stocking medical supplies, and recommend purchase of new items as needed. Place stock in storage areas in a timely manner.
• Complete annual required safety and nursing trainings. Attend all mandatory staff meetings as necessary. Maintain confidentiality of all patient and employee information.
• Assist in training new employees related to job duties according to JBIs.
• Work at any Company location to meet business needs on an as-needed basis and may be required to work overtime with sufficient notice.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law. Adheres to Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and Disaster Plan.

Job Qualifications and Requirements
:

• Nursing Degree

• Unencumbered RN License in state of employment or multi-state license
• Current CPR and BLS certifications
• Valid Driver’s License and vehicle for travel to other clinic locations as needed

• Experience with hematology/oncology patients in a clinic or hospital setting
• Ability to assess patient needs and condition; strong critical thinking skills; ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Analysis & Critical Thinking:
  Problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills; detail-oriented with ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness:
  Interpersonal skills, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation, diversity awareness; ability to handle sensitive information.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in English; effective communication (oral, written, presentation); active listener; able to provide balanced feedback.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness:
  Strong customer focus and collaboration to support quality and performance.
• Self-Management:
  Time management, handling conflicting priorities, stress management, professional development; able to work independently with limited supervision and remotely if required.
• Team and Multisite Adaptability:
  Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with competing priorities.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); EMR competence.