Licensed Practical Nurse

American Oncology Partners, PA; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 27,083 - 47,651; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401k match

PTO

Job summary

American Oncology Partners, PA in Fort Wayne is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist physicians and RNs in patient care within a busy oncology clinic. The role involves safely administering chemotherapeutic agents under supervision, patient assessment, triage, and accurate documentation in OncoEMR, with responsibilities across specimen handling and charge entry in Nucleus.

You should hold an active LPN license, IV therapy experience, CPR/BLS, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license required.
• IV therapy experience preferred.
• CPR and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Safely mix/ administer chemotherapeutic agents under supervision.
• Perform patient assessment and triage per protocol.
• Document treatment accurately in OncoEMR and charge entries in Nucleus.

Skills

IV therapy

English fluency

CPR/BLS

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

Nucleus

Job description

Location: Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology

Pay Range: $19.66 - $34.59

Job Description Summary: Assist physician and RNs in the care of patients.

Primary Key Performance Areas

Safely and accurately mix and administer chemotherapeutic agents to patients as ordered by AON physicians, under the direct supervision of the registered professional nurse, and at the discretion of the head nurse. The LPN will adhere to ONS standards and guidelines. Accurate and safe disposal of biohazardous waste, per OSHA and HRS guidelines. Assist in obtaining lab samples. May perform technical laboratory procedures in a timely manner with accuracy and precision, meeting the standards of all accrediting/regulatory agencies Following laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing. Sending outside labs to appropriate facility as dictated by patient’s insurance plan. May assist in maintaining test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists according to all regulatory agencies. Responsible to perform Port Access procedures appropriately. Administer shots to patients after complete symptom assessment. Responsible for patient assessment.

Documentation

Thorough and accurate documentation in OncoEMR of treatment rendered to patients. Accurately prepare superbill to charge patient for services received in office. Ensure appropriate charges are captured by following guidelines for appropriate administration of all medications. Will follow the AON I.D. policy and procedure with every patient encounter.

Teaching

When appropriate, educate patients and family about medications, side effects and planned treatment course. Interact with patient and family in a caring and professional manner. Interact with patient and family in a caring, professional manner.

Telephone triage

Includes prioritizing incoming calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies and physician offices from emergent to non-urgent. Must respond accordingly in an appropriate time frame.

Assist with inventory and re-stocking medical supplies, when called upon. Recommend purchase of new items as needed. Place stock in storage areas in a timely manner. Have working knowledge of dispensing medications via Nucleus. Able to perform cycle Nucleus count. Restock medications within appropriate time frame. Enters all appropriate patient charges into Nucleus.

Meetings

Attend annual Safety / OSHA training meetings. Attend all mandatory staff meetings as necessary. Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times. Assist in training new employees to related job duties. Will be expected to work at any AON location to help meet AON business needs. 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 AON and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.

Required Qualifications

Appropriate state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in IV therapy in clinic or hospital is preferred. If required within the state in which they work an approved 30 hour IV certification course would be mandatory or successful completion of 30 hour IV certification course within 90 days of employment. Current CPR and BLS certification is required. Fluency in the English language as well as excellent oral and written communication skills is required.

AONN American Oncology Network AON is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders dedicated to ensuring the long-term success and viability of oncology diagnosis and treatment in community-based settings. It is the fastest growing national network of community oncology practices delivering local access to exceptional cancer care. AON serves its expanding network of partner practices by providing proven practice management expertise. Our employees across the country work together to empower physicians to make cancer care better. By driving integrated, collaborative care, we are proudly helping community oncologists deliver the highest quality care to every patient. Cancer touches everyone. Being able to make a difference in the lives of those fighting this disease is something our employees at AON cherish and never take for granted. A career in oncology offers all sorts of rewards. But working at AON offers employees more than most. As a fast-growing national company, the opportunity to join a national workforce with flexible work options is available. We offer competitive compensation packages that include comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network. Our 401k, which offers a 100% match and investment options, is available to full-time and part-time staff members, and we feature a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program. At AON, we offer you more than a job, we offer you a career. As a network of independent oncology practices working together as one, we host annual summits each year, providing our employees a chance to collaborate with AON peers from across the country. Promoting from within is a priority at AON, and we support our team members continued growth through professional development programs and tuition assistance.