Lvn - Infusion Nurse - Burbank, United States - LAKESIDE MEDICAL ORG, A MEDICAL GROUP, INC.

LAKESIDE MEDICAL ORG, A MEDICAL GROUP, INC.

Verified Company

Burbank, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced oncology nurse to

Manage a chemotherapy infusion center with ~6 infusion chairs,
Oversee (as instructed by a physician) all clinical aspects of a hematology / oncology office

Specialized Skills

IV infusions
Chemotherapy administration and mixing
Experience managing vascular access
Experience managing an infusion center

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Performs detailed nursing assessment on all patients being treated (includes vital signs, weights, review of symptoms and physical assessment).
Demonstrates competency in the administration of complex treatment regime.
Identifies toxicities and patient problems.
Initiates appropriate interventions and/or referrals.
Counsels and educates patients regarding treatment (side effects, actual administration of medications, symptoms management, toxicities).
Administers treatment as per physician's orders. (Treatments require from 1⁄2 hour to 8 hours, depending on treatment plan/protocol).
Collaborates with physicians as necessary.
Returns phone calls and expedites interventions for patients in caseload.
Assists with diagnostic procedures.
Assists in collection/preparation of blood/urine specimens for specials procedures.
Obtains all laboratory specimens from vascular access devices.
Collaborates with pharmacists regarding treatment schedule.
Triage patient calls for medical care.
Assist with patient follow up calls.
Assist with processing, administering, documenting, and communicating prescription refills (per approved written guidelines), test results, etc.
Assist with medication administration.
Assist with patient examinations (as instructed by provider)
Assist with the development of clinical protocols
Monitors patient flow and in the case of patient overflow, assists medical assistants in preparation of examination rooms, preparation of patients for exam, and taking of vital signs of patients.
Maintain patient flow and availability.
Obtain and document all pertinent information in patient's charts.
Maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
Answer and address patient inquiries, questions and concerns.
Reinforce patient education and participate in patient teaching.
Stock nursing stations
Primary responsibility for initiating and maintaining peripheral lines, administering medications, maintaining and ordering of medications and supplies for infusion services.
Assist with surgeries.
Actively participate in nursing QI by identifying problems, providing solutions and evaluating outcome.
Participate in the planning and development of programs for infusion, wound care, education, etc.
Ensure appropriate handling and accurate documentation of all medications ordered by the provider.
Universal precautions utilized in all patient care.
Provide oversight with the Back Office Supervisor and Office Manager of the Medical Office Staff and regulatory compliance.
Perform general office duties such as:
Greet visitors, patient and guests.
Answer phones.
Collect payments and copays.
Reconcile end of shift cash/check/credit card payments.
Collect fee tickets/reconciles with arrived appointments.
Review fee tickets for completeness of documentation/coding.
Prepare fee tickets, payments to send to billing service.
Assembles new patient charts, packets.
Copies charts, forms & documents as needed.
Copies chart notes for billing.
Cleaning and sterilizing instruments.
Maintain a current, accurate surgical, procedure, lab logs and patient tickler files as appropriate.
Maintain and monitor all equipment used for patient care and testing. Report any discrepancy to supervisor.
Anticipate, assist and perform procedures ordered by phone.
Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA Policies.
Performs other routine procedures as necessary.
Train medical assistants to be more efficient.
Assist with training and orientation of new personnel.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $25 - $27 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, licensure, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons re