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US Oncology Network

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Posted:
August 8, 2018
Location:
Rockville, Maryland
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Job Description
Under general supervision, provides general nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Promote 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.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited school for practical nursing. This position is entry level and requires 0-3 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.

Category : Clinical 
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The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Internal Number: MCKEA00878288
About US Oncology Network
The US Oncology Network believes local cancer care is better care. We empower the delivery of advanced integrated cancer care through our network of independent physicians who share expertise and resources to provide quality, value-based care close to home. Our clinical and business support capabilities, expertise and industry-leading technologies keep local practices at the forefront of high quality, efficient care delivery while enabling practice success, quality of life and financial security for physicians. - 25 years of oncology practice management expertise - Leader in value-based cancer care with over 900 physicians participating in the Center for Medicaid and Medicare - Innovation Oncology Care Model – one fourth of the entire population of physicians nationwide - Over 1,400 affiliated physicians - More than 450 cancer treatment center locations across the United States - Over 995,000 patients treated annually
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