LVN II - Oncology Infusion Clinic

Join the transformative team atCity of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses.

City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix.

our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission : To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The LVN is responsible for the coordination and communication of pertinent patient pre-admission and pre-procedure information between the patient, physician, nursing units.

The LVN is responsible for accurate scheduling and coordination of care. This position involves clinical expertise, patient assessment, IV therapy, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure the highest quality of care for our patients.

Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.

The LVN II is essential in advancing our mission to provide exceptional patient care and contribute to the advancement of medical research at City of Hope.

• City of Hope is listed #5 among Best Hospitals by News & World Report for Cancer Care.
• Multiple openings available

As a successful candidate, you will :

Prepares for patient appointments by reviewing and updating patient records prior to appointment. This includes checking for updates of recent test results, lab results and correspondence.

Also reviews patient record (EHR) to determine needed services and whether referrals are in process or have been completed since last visit.

• Provides initial medical screening : Greets patients and directs to appropriate exam / procedure room.
• Performs general clerical duties in support of health care team according to the needs of the clinic and as directed by provider(s) and nursing staff.

These include but are not limited to answering phones, photocopies, faxing, typing, completing forms, etc. Works with patient scheduling system to assist Patient Scheduling / Registration staff with the orderly and efficient patient flow.

• Maintains work station in accordance with protecting PHI.
• Ensures clinical areas are organized with respect of standards in safety and quality patient care. Works collaboratively with health care team and other departments in solutions-oriented problem solving with the goal of providing safe quality patient care.
• Maintains exam / procedure rooms according to protocols : Cleans rooms between patient exams to ensure patients' comfort and compliance with infection control standards;

ensures all necessary supplies are stocked. Promptly reports when supplies are low and works with nursing staff to ensure timely reordering is completed.

• CVAD care and blood withdrawal and starts, hangs, monitors and discontinues blood products and / or fluids. ( LVNs certified in intravenous therapy only)
• Utilizes time in a constructive and efficient manner by assisting in such duties as restocking rooms / shelves / trays, checking supplies and ensuring that all areas, exam / procedure rooms are clean and orderly.
• Maintains compliance with manufacture guidelines to include, but not limited to disinfectant / sterilization and safe handling of instruments / equipment
• Performs additional duties within their scope of practice / training, as assigned by health care team and in support of quality assurance and improvement.
• Performs peripheral blood drawing (phlebotomy).
• Directs lab / test results to provider for review.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reviewing current literature, attending in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include :

• Completion of a licensed vocational nursing program.
• 1-year work experience as an LVN in a medical environment
• Current LVN licensure in the State of California
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification
• If the LVN is working within Medical Oncology, they are required to have the Board Certificate & IV Therapy

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