Licensed Practical Nurse

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Job Description:

SCOPE:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care, clinical support, and care coordination services to oncology patients under the supervision of a physician, Advanced Practice Provider (APP), or Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN is responsible for administering medications and treatments within scope of practice, performing patient assessments, coordinating specialty therapies and supportive services, managing patient communications, and assisting with treatment planning and follow-up care. This role promotes high-quality patient outcomes through compassionate care, attention to detail, effective communication, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Perform vascular access procedures within scope of practice, including initiating peripheral intravenous (IV) access, accessing implanted venous ports, and de-accessing ports and IV lines as appropriate.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the provider, ensuring accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and adherence to established policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.
• Monitor and manage clinical tasks assigned through provider in-baskets, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
• Facilitate patient enrollment in manufacturer-sponsored programs, including Celgene REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies) programs, and obtain required authorization numbers for medication dispensing and treatment.
• Conduct nursing assessments to evaluate patient health status, identify changes in condition, and promptly communicate concerns to the Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Provider (APP), or Physician.
• Triage and respond to urgent patient phone calls, providing clinical guidance within scope of practice and escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Coordinate the scheduling of blood product transfusions and related services with outpatient hospital departments and infusion centers.
• Assist patients with the initiation of Optune therapy by coordinating prescriptions, completing necessary documentation, and providing patient education and support throughout the onboarding process.
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care and timely completion of patient care activities.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational policies, safety standards, and quality initiatives.