Medix is currently hiring an LPN or RN for a busy Oncology office in Lawrenceville, NJ.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access.
• Function as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy.
• Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens.
• Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
• Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
• Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
• Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.
• Administers injections according to appropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in EHR.
• Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.
• Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
• Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
• Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR.
• Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
• Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.
• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
• Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.

Requirements:

• Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required.
• 0 - 1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3pm/7:30am-4:00pm

Pay is dependant on qualifications and experience!

Medix is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.