LVN Clinical Nurse - Medical Center

Job Description

Job Description

You can make a difference in the life of an oncology patient and find your career satisfaction by joining our team of healthcare professionals today."

About Oncology Consultants

Oncology Consultants has been a premier adult medical oncology & hematology practice in Houston, TX for over 40 years. Our healthcare team is committed to provide state of the art cancer treatment in a caring environment as we continue to expand our oncology services in the metropolitan region.

About the Position

The Clinic Nurse in the Outpatient Oncology department is responsible for supporting the clinical team by managing patient communications, assisting with administrative tasks, and providing hands-on nursing care when necessary.

This position plays a crucial role in maintaining smooth clinic operations by addressing voicemail and task box messages, managing CareSpace communications, and collaborating with other departments.

The Clinic Nurse will also assist with overflow patient care, such as administering injections, and ensure seamless communication between nursing staff, providers, and ancillary teams.

Benefits :

• Insurances : Life, medical, dental, short term and long-term disability
• 401K
• Free parking
• Holidays
• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistant Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Medical Education Allowance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES :

Patient Communication & Ancillary Duties :

• Manage and respond to patient voicemails, task box assignments, faxes, and CareSpace messages promptly and professionally.
• Ensure timely communication with patients regarding their care, medication refills, and appointment scheduling.
• Collaborate with the clinical and administrative teams to address patient concerns and follow up on care-related tasks.
• Set up blood and platelet transfusions at local outpatient facilities.

Clinical Support :

• Assist with patient care on the floor by helping nurses with overflow patients, particularly in administering injections and providing general nursing support.
• Monitor patient flow and assist as needed to ensure timely patient care, especially during peak clinic hours.

Collaboration & Team Support :

• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment by maintaining open lines of communication with providers, infusion nurses, pharmacists, medical assistants, and front office staff.
• Act as a liaison between the nursing team and other departments to ensure efficient communication and coordination of patient care.

Email Correspondence :

• Handle email correspondences with infusion nurses, providers, pharmacy staff, front office personnel, and medical assistants to coordinate patient care and clinic operations.
• Ensure clear, concise, and timely communication regarding patient needs, medication orders, and administrative tasks.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

Skills : Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment. Competence in managing patient communications and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Technical : Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) syste

Physical Requirements : Must be able to sit, stand, lift, or walk for an extended period of time.

Requirements :

• Current, active LVN license in Texas
• Education : Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program.
• Licensure : Current, valid LVN license in the state of practice.
• Experience : Prior experience in a clinical setting, oncology experience preferred but not required.

Oncology Consultants is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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