LPN
Company: US Oncology, Inc.
Location: Aurora
Posted on: January 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and
most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting
opportunity for an experienced LPN in Aurora. Come join this busy
oncology practice and work with a dynamic team that is passionate
about providing stellar care to our patients. Responsibilities
Provides general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed
medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during
treatment, examination and testing of patients. Observes, records,
and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments
to physicians. Administers prescribed medications as directed.
Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination.
Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in
collection of samples and tests. Schedules patient tests,
procedures and hospital admissions and provides follow-up for
receipt of test results. Responds to and refers incoming telephone
calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and
treatment instructions. Formulates and updates patient care plans.
Orders, prepares and inspects patients charts. Posts tests and
examination results. Records patient data prior to each physician
visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight,
allergies, and medication changes. Assures appropriate consent has
been obtained prior to treatment or procedures. Performs EKG and
oxymetry readings as needed by physician. Performs lab procedures
and processing of lab specimens as needed. Files all labs and
outside reports accurately and as needed. Obtains blood specimens
from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and
universal precautions. Maintains all exam room disinfection
protocols. Maintains all chemo room and procedure room disinfection
protocols. Prepares exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment
areas. Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as
required or directed by physicians. Arranges for pre-authorizations
and pre-certifications as needed. Obtains new patient records and
previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc. Acts as a backup for
other medical assistants and schedulers as needed. Maintains
patient files, records and other information. Acts as preceptor and
provides input to performance appraisals of Medical Assistants
Salary Range: $21.00 - $28.00 Pay is based on several factors
including but not limited to education, work experience,
certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to
your salary, RMCC offer the following benefits for this position,
subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision
plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending
accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term
disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee
Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and
employee paid critical illness and accident insurance
Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate from an
accredited school for practical nursing. Requires a minimum of five
years experience as a practical nurse in a hospital or clinic
setting. Phlebotomy experience preferred. Current LPN state license
and registration with the State Board of Practical Nursing in
practicing state. Current CPR certification required. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including
handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and
eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive
periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up
to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable
diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical
preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology
clinic environment. All qualified candidates are required to pass a
background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes
marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire. Candidates
will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19
upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be
considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this
requirement in accordance with applicable law.
Keywords: US Oncology, Inc., Aurora , LPN, Healthcare , Aurora, Colorado
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