Licensed Practical Nurse
Core
Assist physicians and RNs in patient care, specifically administering chemotherapeutic agents and performing technical laboratory procedures in an oncology setting.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (Oncology)
Builds
Patient treatment plans and laboratory test results
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
IV therapy, patient assessment, medication administration, lab specimen handling, chemotherapy administration, biohazardous waste disposal, telephone triage, patient education, inventory management, EMR documentation
Preferred skills
IV therapy experience in clinic or hospital, 30-hour IV certification
Technologies
OncoEMR, Nucleus
Responsibilities
Safely mix and administer chemotherapeutic agents; perform technical laboratory procedures and specimen handling; administer shots and vaccines; conduct patient assessments; document treatments in EMR; perform telephone triage; manage medical supply inventory; educate patients on medications and side effects.
