LPN

Astera Cancer Care; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Oncology is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing support in our outpatient clinics, ensuring safe, quality patient care throughout treatment. The role includes rooming patients, vital signs, EMR documentation, and assisting with procedures under RN supervision.

Applicants should have an active LPN license, TO-approved BLS, and oncology experience preferred. May involve travel to additional TO clinics as needed.

Qualifications

• Current state LPN License.
• Oncology outpatient experience preferred; minimum 1 year LPN experience.
• TO approved BLS provider card.
• Ability to travel to other TO clinics as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patients' medical records and prepares for appointments.
• Obtains patient vital signs, weight, height, pain score and records in EMR.
• Assists with provider procedures and serves as a chaperone (bone marrow/skin biopsies).
• Manages rooming process for provider clinics and escorts patients to exam rooms.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by the provider.
• Monitors anticoagulant therapy and manages IV therapy access devices.
• Performs telephone triage under RN/Provider supervision.
• Enters orders into the EMR and documents nursing assessments.
• Maintains inventory and prepares supplies for treatments.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Vital signs & assessments

EMR documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.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:The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide nursing support for clinic operations to ensure patients receive safe, quality patient care throughout their treatment and disease process.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Reviews patients’ medical records to ensure that all required data has been entered or is available prior to patient’s scheduled appointment.Generates, reviews and distributes daily assigned clinical reports to appropriate personnel.Obtains patient vital signs, weight, height, pain score and or other data collection and documents in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)Manages /performs “rooming” process for provider clinics including escorts patients to exam roomsReviews with patient health history, allergies, and current medications and records in the EMRCompletes required/ assigned screening questionnaires and records information in the EMRAssists with provider performed procedures /exams /acts as a chaperone (i.e. bone marrow biopsies, skin biopsies, etc.)Stocks exam and treatment rooms with necessary supplies.Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments.Verifies accuracy of/collaborates with Front Office staff related to scheduling of lab, provider, treatment and injection appointments.Obtains pre-authorizations for oral medications.Manages prescription / refill extension requests per Tennessee Oncology (TO) policy, procedure, standardsManages IV therapy access devices per TO policy, procedure, standards, including accessing and deaccessing implanted ports, after competency validation, under the supervision of a RN.Uses the drug storage cabinet to enter and remove appropriate dose of medications ordered.Completes required daily/weekly/monthly drug cabinet activities as assigned, per TO policy, procedure, standardsPrepares and administers medications as directed by the provider and in accordance with TO and nursing policy, procedures, and standards.Monitors PT/INR results and works with provider to manage anti-coagulant /Coumadin therapyCompletes patient supplemental paperwork for insurance, leave and/or disability, etc.Performs telephone triage under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and or a Physician/ NP/ PA (provider).Assists with patient education and informed consent process per TO policySchedules patient psychological services and or arranges community agency /support services referrals, under the direction of the provider and or RN.Enters orders accurately into the EMR system for labs and tests per verbal/written order from providerManages provider clinic productivity by identifying and resolving problems that impede patient flowMonitors, observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and or changes to patient condition, reaction to medications and treatments to the RN and or provider. Assists with or performs nursing evaluations under the supervision of a provider or RN. Works in the infusion rooms under the supervision of an RN.Documents services performed and medications administered accurately and in a timely mannerEnters charges for services performed accurately and on timeCompletes assigned evaluation tools within designated timeframe.Informs clinic managers of clinic needs and concerns relating to the work environment.Participates in quality improvement initiatives.Participates on committees as requestedAttends all mandatory in services, training, meetings. Completes required training, continuing education and competency validations on timePerforms other additional duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomyFamiliarity with heath care/oncology regulations, policies and functionsKnowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatmentUnderstanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening.Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards.Skills in reading and following written and verbal medical orders.Skill in handling a number of tasks simultaneously.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and patients population.Communicates positively and constructively at all timesDemonstrates a respectful and professional manner while maintaining confidentialityAbility to empathize with patients and families and deal with grief and difficult patient interactions.Ability to collaborate with health care team to provide care for each patient.Ability to cope with death and dying.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Current state LPN License.Oncology experience in an outpatient facility preferredMinimum of one year LPN experience required. May be waived with the approval of the EDONSONS Oncology Basics (introduction) chemotherapy course required within 6 months of hire then every two yearsCurrent TO approved BLS provider card.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Travels to other TO clinics as necessary.Physical Activity RequiredAmount of timeNoneLess than 1/3(Occasionally)1/3 to 2/3(Frequently)More than 2/3(Regularly)StandingXWalkingXSittingXFingering or manual dexterityXRepetitive finger motionXLifting or exerting force Up to 10 pounds Up to 25 pounds Up to 50 poundsX Up to 100 pounds Over 100 poundsReaching or stretchingXClimbing or balancing XCrouching or stoopingXSpeakingXHearingXSeeing (with correction)X