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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Float
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists New York, NY

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Float

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York, NY
  • Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
  • Full-Time
Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Float
Newburgh, NY (Must be willing and able to travel to Middletown)

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), a prominent and respected Oncology/Hematology group, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a well-established and growing pure sub-specialty practice with academic affiliation. Clinics from Southampton to NYC, the practice manages a freestanding outpatient 7-day-per week Cancer Center with extensive chemotherapy administration, Radiation Oncology, Pharmacy, and Research department.

In this role you will:
  • Follow all New York Cancer and Blood Specialists policies and procedures.
  • Update and maintain all electronic patient records and assist in transitioning hard copy records to digital format
  • Manage Physician inbox and prioritize tasks assigned via ONCO EMR
  • Perform office callbacks to patients, physicians, and other healthcare facilities
  • Assist in maintaining the medical inventory and placing orders for new materials as needed
  • Clean and prepare examination rooms before patient appointments
  • Record patient information such as vital signs, weight, and changes in medical history before each appointment
  • Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, and document all information in the patient’s chart and open wallboards for the patient to self-complete any outstanding documents needed
  • Record patient interview, history, and chief complaint
  • Provide patient education concerning medications, management of diseases, home treatments, and special diets
  • Prepare patients for examinations, perform routine screening tests, and assist physicians with exams.
  • Perform basic lab tests such as phlebotomy, collection of other lab specimens, and EKGs
  • Prepare and administer Injections and document medication under a physician’s order, follow the five (5) medication rights, and reduce the potential for medical error.
We require:
  • Current NYS LPN license required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
  • Previous experience in a lead role or demonstrated potential to act in a lead capacity.
  • Previous outpatient experience preferred
  • Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
  • Proficiency in OncoEMR.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.
  • Frequent exposure to chemicals, blood-borne pathogens, and patient bodily fluids.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
  • Travel to any of the NYCBS locations
Hours: Monday-Friday

Salary up to $42 per hour commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include 100% Tuition Reimbursement for any accredited nursing degree including NP and PA Health Insurance on day 1 of employment, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO time, 8 paid holidays (2 floating) and more.

Visit our website at: nycancer.com and follow us on Facebook.
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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