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The US Oncology Network Boulder, CO 80303, US

Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time LPN in Boulder

We realize that it sounds cliché but it is true - taking care of cancer patients is a calling. It’s much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.

No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. Whether we are a nurse holding our patient’s hand, or a scheduler on the phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient’s schedule, we are deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you join our team.

Salary Range: $25.00-31.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offer the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.

Responsibilities

Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, provider offices, and treatment areas.
Prepares patients for visits by recording vital signs, height, weight, allergies, medication changes, and other required clinical information; alerts provider of abnormal findings or important patient-reported concerns.
Obtains necessary medical records and prints medication lists for patient review.
Prepares, stocks, and maintains exam and treatment rooms, ensuring proper cleaning and disinfection protocols.
Assists providers with examinations, procedures, and equipment setup as needed.
Provides general nursing care, including administering prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
Observes and documents patient condition and response to medications or treatments, reporting any changes to providers.
Assists patients with specimen collection instructions and screens for required clinical information.
Responds to patient calls, provides approved education, and relays treatment or medication instructions as directed by providers.
Supports clinic operations through administrative tasks such as typing, filing, faxing, reception duties, and maintaining patient files and records.
Collects required regulatory or quality data (e.g., meaningful use documentation, initial height/weight, medication, allergies, flu status).
Completes disability forms and other patient-related documentation as needed.
Orders and completes special tests or genetic testing at the direction of a provider or supervisor (e.g., Oncotype, Myriad, Signatera, KRAS).
May enter provider-directed orders under appropriate supervision.
This position may be asked to act as the lead for the MA team.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited school for practical nursing. This position requires at least 3 years experience as a practical nurse. Phlebotomy experience preferred. Current LPN state license and registration with the State Board of Practical Nursing in practicing state. Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.

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.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

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