Intake LPN - Float - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists : Job Details

Queens, NYNew York Cancer and Blood Specialists (NYCBS), a prominent and respected Oncology/Hematology group, is seeking an Intake LPN to join a well-established and growing pure sub-specialty practice with academic affiliation. Practice manages a freestanding outpatient Cancer Center with extensive chemotherapy administration, Radiation Oncology, Pharmacy and Research department.In this role you will:

• Float between NYCBS locations as needed
• Follow all New York Cancer and Blood Specialists policies and procedures
• Update and maintain all electronic patient records and assist in transitioning hard copy records to digital format
• Record patient information such as vital signs, weight and changes in medical history prior to each appointment
• Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments
• Work in the front office taking care of tasks such as answering phone calls and greeting patients as they enter the facility
• Assist in maintaining the medical inventory and placing orders for new materials as needed
• Measure and records vital signs
• Record patient interview, history, and chief complaint
• Provide patient education with regards to medications, management of diseased, home treatments and special diets
• Prepare patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests
• Assist physician with exams
• Perform Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens
• Perform basic lab tests
• Perform EKGs
• Administer and documents medication under a physician s order and follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medical error
• Other duties as assigned

We require:

• Current NYS LPN license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• Previous experience in a lead role or demonstrated potential to act in a lead capacity
• Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals
• Proficiency in OncoEMR
• Travel to any of the NYCBS locations

Hours: Monday-FridaySalary up to $36 per hour based on experience. Benefits including Tuition Reimbursement, Health Insurance on day 1 of employment, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO time, 8 paid holidays (2 floating) and more.For immediate consideration, click to apply!Visit our website at: nycancer.com and follow us on FacebookNYCBS is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPowered by JazzHR5nJejo5t2h