- Cancer Specialists of North Florida is recruiting for an experienced Oncology Licensed Practical Nurse - Float for our busy Specialty Practice. The Oncology LPN is responsible for the following under the direct supervision of RNs and physicians:
- Providing safe, efficient, and compassionate nursing care to patients receiving various infusion therapies and injections.
- Communicate regularly with the multidisciplinary team. Coordinate patient care and assist in patient flow.
- Functions within the Florida scope of practice and follows clinic policies, nursing standards, and state regulations.
This position requires travel to all csnf clinics. Applicant must be available to work a flexible work schedule.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following
- Access, maintain, and deaccess peripheral IVs and vascular access devices (ports)
- Administer infusion-related therapies within LPN scope — such as IV fluids, electrolyte replacements, IV iron, and injection
- Assess and monitor patient status: vital signs, symptoms, side effects, and reactions throughout the infusion process; report changes to RN/physician
- Assist with patient education, treatment scheduling, and other administrative duties such as FMLA paperwork. Complete tasks in EMR system in a timely manner
- Input prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed by RNs and physician
- Ensure equipment and supplies are clean, stocked, and functioning properly
- Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, expectations, side effect management, and after-care instructions
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- All other duties as assigned
Full-time Position, Monday – Friday
Practice Locations in Jacksonville, Fleming Island, Middleburg, Saint Augustine and Palm Coast
Education and Experience
- Graduate from an accredited program for practical nursing education
- 1 year experience as a practicing LPN, oncology experience preferred
- Phlebotomy and peripheral IV experience
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Current State of Florida LPN license
- IV Therapy Certification required - state approved certification program
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate
Compensation and Benefits
• Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications
Cancer Specialists of North Florida is an "EEO Employer” and “Drug Free Workplace”
