LVN Sr.-Rockwall

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Clinic LVN to join our team! This position will help to support the Texas Breast Surgeons at the Rockwall location in TX.

This position can be a level 1, 2 or Sr based on relevant candidate experience.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That's why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) : an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) : is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.

What does the Clinic LVN Sr do? (including but not limited to)

Under general supervision, provides general nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Maintains efficient patient flow, assists with patient care, i.e. vitals, assessments and procedures. Maintains physicians schedule and performs miscellaneous tasks assigned by physicians. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to) :

• 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 treatment, examination and testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Administers prescribed medications as directed.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination.
• Screens patients for appropriate information.
• Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures and hospital admissions and provides follow-up for receipt of test results.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Formulates and updates patient care plans.
• Orders, prepares and inspects patients charts.
• Posts tests and examination results.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Assures appropriate consent has been obtained prior to treatment or procedures.
• Performs EKG and oxymetry readings as needed by physician.
• Performs lab procedures and processing of lab specimens as needed.
• Files all labs and outside reports accurately and as needed.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
• Maintains all exam room disinfection protocols.
• Maintains all chemo room and procedure room disinfection protocols.
• Prepares exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas.
• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed by physicians.
• Arranges for pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed.
• Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc.
• Acts as a backup for other medical assistants and schedulers as needed.
• Maintains patient files, records and other information.
• Acts as preceptor and provides input to performance appraisals of Medical Assistant

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Clinic LVN Sr will have the following background and experience :

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.