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Astera Cancer Care

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Astera Cancer Care, New York, New York, us, 10261

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# **Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)****Location: New Hyde Park, NY****Hours/Days: 4/10 Hour Shifts; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday (Between the hours of 7-7)

Organization: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS)**## **In This Role, You Will:*** **Update and maintain the electronic medical record with up to date vital signs, patient demographics, medication reconciliation, allergies and medical diagnoses*** **Manage Physician inbox messages and prioritize tasks assigned via the electronic medical record*** **Assist in maintaining the medical inventory;

place orders for new materials and stock rooms to ensure adequate supplies for physician staff*** **Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments*** **Escort patients to exam rooms*** **Provide patient education concerning medications, management of diseases, home treatments, and special diets*** **Assist physician with exams and/or procedures*** **Prepare and administer Injections*** **Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens*** **Perform point of care lab testing*** **Perform EKGs*** **Administer and document medication under a physician’s order and follows the five (5) medication rights and reduce the potential for medical error**## ## **We Require:*** **Current NYS LPN license required.*** **Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.*** **Consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.*** **Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.*** **Experience with EMR’s*** **Reliable transportation to any of NYCBS location for patient care needs**## ## **What We Offer:*** **Salary: Starting at

$34 per hour based on experience*** **Benefits: Health Insurance on day 1, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, Paid Time off (PTO), 8 paid holidays (2 floating)****Join us at NYCBS, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.

Visit our website at: Nycancer.com

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\*New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employee** #J-18808-Ljbffr