Licensed Practical Nurse

UCBC University Cancer and Blood Center; Athens (GA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University Cancer & Blood Center in Georgia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care, clinical support, and care coordination for oncology patients under supervision of a physician, APP, or RN.

The LPN administers medications and treatments within scope, conducts nursing assessments, and communicates changes to the team while coordinating transfusions, infusion services, and onboarding support for therapies.

Formación

• LPN licensed to practice; oncology experience preferred.
• Experience in nursing assessments and coordinating patient care.
• Ability to document care in EMR and follow established policies.
• Strong communication and teamwork within an interdisciplinary oncology team.

Responsabilidades

• Perform vascular access procedures within scope of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments with accurate EMR documentation.
• Monitor clinical tasks and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Assist enrollment in manufacturer programs and coordination of therapies.
• Conduct nursing assessments and promptly communicate changes to the team.
• Triaging urgent patient calls and providing clinical guidance within scope.
• Coordinate scheduling of blood product transfusions and related services.
• Collaborate with providers to ensure continuity of care and regulatory compliance.

Conocimientos

LPN license

Oncology care

Care coordination

Medication administration

EMR documentation

Herramientas

EMR system

Descripción del empleo

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER WITH A GROWING AND DYNAMIC TEAM? CONSIDER UCBC. At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. From our front-desk staff to our counselors, nurses, technicians and physicians – who’ve chosen to accept their calling, we salute them for their efforts and recognize them as the very special individuals that they are. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN US? IF SO WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

Job Description: SCOPE:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care, clinical support, and care coordination services to oncology patients under the supervision of a physician, Advanced Practice Provider (APP), or Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN is responsible for administering medications and treatments within scope of practice, performing patient assessments, coordinating specialty therapies and supportive services, managing patient communications, and assisting with treatment planning and follow-up care. This role promotes high-quality patient outcomes through compassionate care, attention to detail, effective communication, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Perform vascular access procedures within scope of practice, including initiating peripheral intravenous (IV) access, accessing implanted venous ports, and de-accessing ports and IV lines as appropriate.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the provider, ensuring accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and adherence to established policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.
• Monitor and manage clinical tasks assigned through provider in-baskets, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
• Facilitate patient enrollment in manufacturer-sponsored programs, including Celgene REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies) programs, and obtain required authorization numbers for medication dispensing and treatment.
• Conduct nursing assessments to evaluate patient health status, identify changes in condition, and promptly communicate concerns to the Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Provider (APP), or Physician.
• Triage and respond to urgent patient phone calls, providing clinical guidance within scope of practice and escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Coordinate the scheduling of blood product transfusions and related services with outpatient hospital departments and infusion centers.
• Assist patients with the initiation of Optune therapy by coordinating prescriptions, completing necessary documentation, and providing patient education and support throughout the onboarding process.
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care and timely completion of patient care activities.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational policies, safety standards, and quality initiatives.

University Cancer & Blood Center has been Northeast Georgia’s leading cancer and hematology treatment center for over 40 years. Our highly skilled medical professionals, whose backgrounds include working at the nation’s leading cancer centers, provide every patient with the most advanced cancer care available in an atmosphere of care and compassion.