Radiation LVN

Why Join Us? 

The START Center is growing!  We are pioneering premier Cancer Care for our patients with leading doctors, advanced diagnostics and cutting-edge therapies. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and yearly bonus opportunities. The growth of our organization and our innovative environment to treat and care for patients that have cancer make us a great match for anyone looking to begin or further their career at a company with a mission that truly impacts lives.

JOB SUMMARY: Provides patient care coordination, clinical support and skilled nursing assessment and evaluation for START patients. Performs triage of patient inquiries and coordinates appropriate resolution and follow-up.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates and collects all information necessary for new patient assessment and scheduling of new patient treatments. Conducts skilled nursing assessments that evaluate physical and emotional status of patients and communicates findings to physicians as appropriate. Prepares patient and equipment and assists physician with exams, treatment, and procedures. Provides health-related education and counseling to patients to include self-care, side effects management, and post-treatment care. Triages patient inquiries and relates to physician. Plans strategies for solving patient care problems with other members of the patient care team. Coordinates patient care for treatment and ensures time-appropriate follow-up. Observes, evaluates and documents patient progress.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Current LVN license issued by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners or LVN Licensure. At least 1-3 years of radiation/oncology experience or oncology certification preferred. Acute care nursing or coordination of care experience required.