LPN

SunState Medical Specialists; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SunState Medical Specialists in Florida is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join a community-based oncology team. The role focuses on delivering direct patient care to cancer patients across the treatment continuum, including triage, education, and coordination of procedures.

The LPN will work closely with physicians and support staff to ensure accurate patient charts, timely communication of results, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in good standing.
• 1–3 years proven experience in related field.
• Be an active part of the center's team.

Responsibilities

• Always maintain a professional manner with patients, physicians, staff and the general public while in the work environment.
• Provide direct nursing care for identified patients.
• Perform nursing assessments and triage for new and current patients as instructed.
• Provide education to patients with verbal instruction and printed materials.
• Schedule Surgical Procedures at facilities.
• Assist Surgeon with Minor Office Procedures to include set up and specimen collection and coordinating pickup.
• Identifies patients and ensures appropriate patient charts are utilized.
• Observe first signs of any complications and report to Physician and document report.
• Provide patient care and comfort that is necessary for procedures.
• Be able to deliver clear and concise instructions appropriate to the level of comprehension of the patient.
• Assist Surgeon with call back of results and address any concerns from patient.
• Familiar with OSHA.

Skills

Punctual

Accountability

Team player

Communication

Education

LPN license in good standing

Job description

Why Join Us?

SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is proud to be a part of OneOncology in delivering exceptional, community-based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians spanning urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is committed to providing high-quality, accessible care. Our practice continues to expand services by offering advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research. We are dedicated to recruiting top-tier physicians to help increase access to affordable, high-quality care throughout the state.

Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nursing staff are a specifically trained group of individuals who demonstrate expertise in dealing with cancer patients during all aspects of care.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Always maintain a professional manner with patients, physicians, staff and the general public while in the work environment.
• Provide direct nursing care for identified patients.
• Perform nursing assessments and triage for new and current patients as instructed.
• Provide education to patients with verbal instruction and printed materials.
• Schedule Surgical Procedures at facilities.
• Assist Surgeon with Minor Office Procedures to include set up and specimen collection and coordinating pickup.
• Identifies patients and ensures appropriate patient charts are utilized.
• Observe first signs of any complications and report to Physician and document report.
• Provide patient care and comfort that is necessary for procedures.
• Be able to deliver clear and concise instructions appropriate to the level of comprehension of the patient.
• Assist Surgeon with call back of results and address any concerns from patient.
• Familiar with OSHA.

Qualifications Required

• Arrive as scheduled and can be relied on to complete assigned tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Able to direct questions to the proper people at the proper time.
• Accepts responsibility for actions and is willing to lend assistance where needed.
• Exhibits good follow-through on given tasks.

Education/Experience Required

• Current LPN license in good standing
• 1-3 years proven experience in related field
• Be an active part of the center's team.

Confidential AND Sensitive Information

• Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information.