Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Astera Cancer Care; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington, LA is seeking an experienced LPN to coordinate patient care for oncology patients, from intake to follow-up, and to support the care team.

This role requires an active LA LPN license, BLS CPR, at least 2 years of nursing experience, and willingness to cover Slidell as needed. The position emphasizes patient assessments, education, triage, and scheduling imaging.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state of Louisiana.
• Current BLS CPR certification.
• Oncology nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience required.
• Based in Covington, LA with occasional coverage at Slidell, LA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care from entry into MBPCC system through treatment and follow-up.
• Provide specialized oncology nursing care and assessments.
• Conduct phone triage and patient education.
• Prepare charts and coordinate PET and CT scheduling.
• Assist designated physicians as requested.
• Support clinic operations at Covington and Slidell locations.

Skills

LPN license LA

BLS CPR

Oncology experience

Phone triage

Patient education

Scheduling PET/CT scans

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) qualification

Tools

Scheduling systems for medical imaging

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.Job Description:SCOPE: Functions as a point person/coordinator of services for oncologists and oncology patients. Promotes the smooth transition of patient care from entry into MBPCC system until completion of treatment and throughout follow-up process. Assists designated physician(s) in a variety of professional and paraprofessional patient care activities as specified and requested. Responsible for providing specialized care of the oncology patient including patient assessments, education, vital signs, meaningful use requirements, e-scribing medications and PET and CT scheduling.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. Coordination of patient care services.2. Specialized nursing care of oncology patients.3. Phone triage4. Patient education5. Prep charts6. Scheduling PET and CT ScansQUALIFICATIONS:Active LPN license in the state of LA.Active BLS CPR.Oncology experience preferred.Minimum of 2 years’ experience in nursing required, oncology experience preferred.This position is primarily located at our clinic in Covington, LA but supports our clinic in Slidell, LA as needed. Candidates who can accommodate both locations will be considered first.