Licensed Practical Nurse- Urology

Job Description Summary

Assist physician and RNs in the care of urology patients.

Primary Key Performance Areas

• Assist in obtaining lab samples.
• May perform technical laboratory procedures in a timely manner with accuracy and precision, meeting the standards of all accrediting/regulatory agencies.
• Following laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Sending outside labs to appropriate facility as dictated by patient's insurance plan. May assist in maintaining test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists according to all regulatory agencies. Responsible for patient assessment.
• Documentation: Thorough and accurate documentation in OncoEMR of treatment rendered to patients. Accurately prepare superbill to charge patient for services received in office. Ensure appropriate charges are captured by following guidelines for appropriate administration of all medications. Will follow the AON I.D. policy and procedure with every patient encounter.
• Teaching: When appropriate, educate patients and family about medications, side effects and planned treatment course. Interact with patient and family in a caring and professional manner.
• Telephone triage: Includes prioritizing incoming calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies and physician offices from emergent to non-urgent. Must respond accordingly in an appropriate time frame.
• Assist with inventory and re-stocking medical supplies, when called upon. Recommend purchase of new items as needed. Place stock in storage areas in a timely manner.
• Meetings: Attend annual Safety / OSHA training meetings. Attend all mandatory staff meetings as necessary.
• Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times.
• Assist in training new employees to related job duties.
• Will be expected to work at any AON location to help meet AON business needs.
• Have thorough knowledge of Nucleus medication dispensing system. Oversee ordering of medical and assist with pharmaceutical supplies. Ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient's rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law. Adheres to AON and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.

Position Qualifications

• Appropriate state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Experience in Urology in clinic or hospital setting
• Current CPR and BLS certification is required.