LPN Hyattsville/DC
Company: US Oncology, Inc.
Location: Hyattsville
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview SCOPE: Under general supervision, provides general
nursing care for patients following established standards and
practices. Promotes efficient patient flow, assists with patient
care. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program,
to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
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 examination and procedures. -Observes,
records, and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and
treatments to physicians. -Administers prescribed medications as
directed. -Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs
patients in collection of specimen samples for testing. -Responds
to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and
family regarding medications and treatment instructions. -Records
patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not
limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication
changes. -Performs EKG and oxymetry readings as required by
physician. -Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed
and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions. -Phones in
prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed
by physicians. -Maintains patient files, records and other
information. -Initiate IV fluids and IV therapeutic medications in
accordance with LPN/LVN state nurse practice act. Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited
school for practical nursing. This position requires at least 3
years experience as a practical nurse. Phlebotomy experience
preferred. Current LPN state license and registration with the
State Board of Practical Nursing in practicing state. Current BCLS
certification required within 3 months of hire. 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.High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate
from an accredited school for practical nursing. This position
requires at least 3 years experience as a practical nurse.
Phlebotomy experience preferred. Current LPN state license and
registration with the State Board of Practical Nursing in
practicing state. Current BCLS certification required within 3
months of hire. 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.-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 examination and procedures. -Observes, records, and reports
patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to
physicians. -Administers prescribed medications as directed.
-Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients
in collection of specimen samples for testing. -Responds to and
refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family
regarding medications and treatment instructions. -Records patient
data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to,
vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
-Performs EKG and oxymetry readings as required by physician.
-Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in
accordance with OSHA and universal precautions. -Phones in
prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed
by physicians. -Maintains patient files, records and other
information. -Initiate IV fluids and IV therapeutic medications in
accordance with LPN/LVN state nurse practice act.
Keywords: US Oncology, Inc., Silver Spring , LPN Hyattsville/DC, Healthcare , Hyattsville, Maryland
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