LPN Specialist - Oncology - Full Time

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, FL is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to support patient care through telephone triage, medication administration, and patient education.

The role requires Florida LPN licensure, CPR within 3 months, and one year of healthcare experience; IV certification may be required for Xpress Care LPNS. You will follow nursing policies and help maintain physician office flow.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Active Florida LPN license.
• One year of healthcare facility experience.
• CPR certification within 3 months of employment.
• IV certification required for Xpress Care LPNS only.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and evaluates patient needs by way of telephone triage.
• Administers medication including injections; documents medication given or prescribed by ordering physician as required by specialty.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and provides instruction.
• Acquires additional credentials/licenses pertinent to the specialty.
• Adheres to nursing policy and procedures when documenting information in patient’s medical record.
• Facilitates the flow of patients to maintain the integrity of the physician’s office. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations as appropriate

Skills

Telephone triage

Medication administration

Patient education

Policy adherence

Emergency response

Education

Practical Nursing diploma/certificate

Florida LPN license

Job description

Full-time Description

• Identifies and evaluates patient needs by way of telephone triage.
• Administers medication including injections; documents medication given or prescribed by ordering physician as required by specialty.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and provides instruction.
• Acquires additional credentials/licenses pertinent to the specialty.
• Adheres to nursing policy and procedures when documenting information in patient’s medical record.
• Facilitates the flow of patients to maintain the integrity of the physician’s office. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations as appropriate

Essential Functions

• Identifies and evaluates patient needs by way of telephone triage.
• Administers medication including injections; documents medication given or prescribed by ordering physician as required by specialty.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and provides instruction.
• Acquires additional credentials/licenses pertinent to the specialty.
• Adheres to nursing policy and procedures when documenting information in patient’s medical record.
• Facilitates the flow of patients to maintain the integrity of the physician’s office. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations as appropriate

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing and hold an active Florida state license. Additional Credentials/licenses pertinent to the specialty. One-year experience in a health care facility. CPR certification within 3 months of employment.

For Xpress Care LPNS only, IV certification required within 3 months of hire/transfer.