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”