The Senior LPN provides compassionate oncology care by developing individualized treatment plans and coordinating interdisciplinary services. They serve as a quality lead for the nursing unit and a primary resource for patients and caregivers.
In this vital role, you will perform all duties of the Licensed Practical Nurse while working under the supervision of a Provider, Registered Nurse (RN), or other licensed independent provider to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.
Key responsibilities include assisting in the development, evaluation, and modification of individualized care/treatment plans based on mutually established goals with patients and caregivers. The Sr. LPN will facilitate patient access to the appropriate interdisciplinary care providers, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic services, ensuring seamless coordination of care throughout the patient journey.
As a trusted point of contact, advocate, and informational resource, you will support patients, caregivers, providers, and other healthcare team members within the oncology setting. You will play a critical role in ensuring effective tracking of test results, medication management, and adherence to follow-up appointments while providing comprehensive patient-centered education.
This position also offers the opportunity to contribute to staff development by providing education and guidance to nursing and ancillary team members. Additionally, the LPN will serve as the designated quality lead for the nursing unit, supporting quality initiatives and promoting excellence in patient care.
Starting hourly rate for this position is $30.10 which includes a comprehensive benefits package.
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Qualifications: Required Education and Experience
License and Certification Requirement License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certifications from the American Heart Association.
Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited practical nursing school’s LPN program and four (4) years of nursing experience, including two (2) years of nursing experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting.
Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), with a strong background in community health and occupational medicine. Candidates should possess experience working with electronic health records (EHR), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, and reporting systems. In addition to clinical expertise, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment, and proven leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care while supporting operational and clinical objectives.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Request RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our Core Values RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect. Historical Compensation Information Statement Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Requires a New York State LPN license, BLS certification, and four years of nursing experience, including two years in ambulatory or acute care. Preferred candidates have experience in occupational medicine and proficiency with EHR and Microsoft Office tools.
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