Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Chesapeake

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a LPN for our office located in Chesepeake.

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• Provides general nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Observes, records, and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Completes paperwork including but not limited to FMLA, disability, Home Health/Hospice, and transfusion orders
• Screens patients for appropriate information.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Arranges transfusions and hospital admissions upon request
• Assures appropriate consent has been obtained prior to treatment or procedures
• Prepares exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas.
• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed by physicians.
• Arranges for pre-authorizations and pre-certifications of hospital admissions as needed.

• High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited school for practical nursing. BSN preferred.
• Requires a minimum of two years experience as a practical nurse (with Central Line Care and IV skills) in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Current LPN state license and registration with the State Board of Practical Nursing in practicing state.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must be willing to travel between offices when needed.