LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Hematology/Oncology

MEP Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible savings plans

Life and disability coverage

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family support services

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for outpatient clinic settings to support provider-patient interactions and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The LPN assists with diagnoses, treatment, follow-up on diagnostic tests, and prepares patients for examinations.

Responsibilities include documenting histories and vital signs, assisting with minor procedures, administering medications and vaccines, maintaining aseptic examination rooms, and coordinating communication

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (Required).
• Ability to provide care for patients across specific age ranges.
• Strong clinical support skills, attention to detail, and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient medical history, vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations.
• Provide clinical support, assist with minor surgical procedures, and collect laboratory specimens.
• Administer medications and vaccines under provider supervision.
• Maintain a clean environment, ensure asepsis, and set up examination rooms.
• Facilitate effective communication between patients and providers, responding to patient questions and requests.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient communication

Education

Specialty Nursing Program

Job description

Role Overview

This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in outpatient clinic settings, supporting provider-patient interactions and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The LPN assists with diagnoses, treatment, follow-up on diagnostic tests, and prepares patients for examinations.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient medical history, vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations.
• Provide clinical support, assist with minor surgical procedures, and collect laboratory specimens.
• Administer medications and vaccines under provider supervision.
• Maintain a clean environment, ensure asepsis, and set up examination rooms.
• Facilitate effective communication between patients and providers, responding to patient questions and requests.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (Required).
• Ability to provide care for patients across specific age ranges.
• Strong clinical support skills, attention to detail, and good communication.

Benefits & Environment

Offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, flexible savings plans, life and disability coverage, 401(k), PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services. The work is performed in a clinical environment with adherence to policies and procedures, emphasizing safety, excellence, and continuous learning.