Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines. Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. Job Description: SCOPE: Functions as a point person/coordinator of services for oncologists and oncology patients. Promotes the smooth transition of patient care from entry into MBPCC system until completion of treatment and throughout follow-up process. Assists designated physician(s) in a variety of professional and paraprofessional patient care activities as specified and requested. Responsible for providing specialized care of the oncology patient including patient assessments, education, vital signs, meaningful use requirements, e-scribing medications and PET and CT scheduling. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Coordination of patient care services. 2. Specialized nursing care of oncology patients. 3. Phone triage 4. Patient education 5. Prep charts 6. Scheduling PET and CT Scans QUALIFICATIONS: Active LPN license in the state of LA. Active BLS CPR. Oncology experience preferred. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in nursing required, oncology experience preferred. This position is primarily located at our clinic in Covington, LA but supports our clinic in Slidell, LA as needed. Candidates who can accommodate both locations will be considered first.