What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation LVN position at The START Center for Cancer Care?
Job Details
Description
The Radiation LVN provides patient care and skilled nursing assessment and evaluation. Perform triage of patients and prepares all charts for physicians clinic.
- Assists physician with his daily clinic visits and triages/assesses patients before they see the physician
- Conducts skilled nursing assessments that evaluate physical and emotional status of patients and communicates findings to physician
- Triages patient inquiries and relates to physician. Takes appropriate action as ordered by physician or protocol
- Delegates assignments to support staff and provides supervision and performance review
- Coordinates patients treatment and follow-up appointments and ensures time appropriate follow-up
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Current R.N. or L.V.N. issued by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. AT least 1-3 years of oncology experience. OCN preferred.
Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills required. Basic computer skills necessary.