LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse - Newport News Job at Virginia Oncology Associates

Overview:

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a LPN to support our offices located in Newport News and Hampton.

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Responsibilities:

• Assist with injections, pap smears, biopsies, and LEEP procedures.
• Prep lab specimens for send out.
• Assess patients for changes in condition, including but not limited to abnormal labs, x-rays, scans.
• Set up procedures (i.e. port placement and blood transfusion), referrals, and obtain prior authorization.
• Obtain pathology reports, manage faxes, and return emergent and non-emergent patient phone calls.
• Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow.
• Documents all elements of care.
• Serve as a resource to the Medical Assistants.
• Communicate all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician, nurse, or advanced practice provider
• Assess patient and family needs.
• Complete new patient chart prep for physician team ensuring all elements of the patients work up is available to for review upon first appointment with provider

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited school for practical nursing.
• Current LPN state license and registration with the State Board of Practical Nursing in practicing state.
• Minimum of two years-experience as a practical nurse in a hospital or clinic setting preferred but not required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must be willing to travel between offices when needed.