LPN Triage (IV Certified Required)-Dobson
14 days ago
Mesa
Job Description Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers has beautiful state-of-the-art integrated Cancer and Women's Centers, with locations strategically located throughout the Valley. Each one provides a superior cancer care environment with a full spectrum of cancer related services for patients. Our multi-disciplinary team approach includes surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, women's centers, diagnostic imaging services, social service support, nutritionist, integrative services, and genetic counseling. Mission Statement: To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual. Overview: We are looking for an experienced Triage LPN who is motivated, professional, and friendly to facilitate care to our patients. This is a full-time, day shift position working a Monday - Friday schedule. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Works closely with RN and Nurse Manager., • Triage patient phone calls as needed: documents relevant information in patient chart via computer., • Assist Physician and RN with coordination of patient care, completing various forms, and communication with other medical personnel as needed., • Prepares Chart for IV and Oral Therapies education in conjunction with the RN., • Obtains prior authorizations for Oral Therapies., • Refills prescriptions for Oral Chemotherapy in conjunction with the RN., • Schedules first chemotherapy appointment., • Performs patient education with oral therapy, injections, and non-chemo IV medications., • IV administration of non-chemo agents., • Injection administration., • Checks charts for most recent dictation associated with last visit and verifies authorization and labs., • Records appropriate information in assessments., • Calls patients with PT/INR results and new directions after receiving from the provider., • Must be able to type and work on a computer., • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner., • Performs other duties as requested by supervisor, administrator, or physicians. Minimum Qualifications • Knowledge of HIPAA rules & regulations., • Knowledge of diagnostic testing and radiation procedures, preferred., • Excellent verbal and writing communication skills., • Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, HCPCS coding., • Knowledge of basic mathematics., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Internet., • Ability to operate a computer and office equipment., • 2-3 years working as LPN in Oncology setting or other Healthcare settings, • Graduation from an accredited LPN program., • IV certification Required, • Current Arizona LPN State Board of Nursing license required. Please visit our website at . "Outsmarting Cancer One Patient at a Time."