Licensed Vocational Nurse Outpatient Oncology

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) seeking a career that goes beyond routine healthcare? We invite you to become a valued member of our dynamic and supportive Oncology team. You'll play a crucial role in making a difference in the lives of those facing the challenges of cancer while working at the top of your licensure.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for career advancement. Your dedication to oncology nursing will be rewarded with a comprehensive package that recognizes your expertise and commitment.

More about a career as an LVN at The Oncology Institute.

Whether you’re administering IV therapies, collecting blood draws, or greeting patients, you will spend significant time focusing on patient care. You will be working collaboratively with our Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, RNs, and Pharmacy Technicians.

Essential Functions: 

• Working at the top of your licensure. Administering medication, access IV, PICC, port for admin, and instructing patients on procedural preparations under the supervision of the clinician or RN.
• Collecting and labeling tubes for blood draws.
• Obtaining records and reporting vital signs and any other pertinent patient information to the RN or clinician.
• Communicating with pharmacies regarding prescriptions as ordered by the clinician.
• Assisting patients by guiding them to the proper treatment area and preparing patients for treatment and/or labs.
• Triaging telephone calls and collaborating and sharing reports with the MD.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.
• Able to provide coverage at additional clinics, as needed. 

Education: 

• High school education or equivalent 
• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program 
• Current and unrestricted LVN license 
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) 
• Required: I.V. therapy/blood draw certification 

Experience: 

•  1-2 years of clinic experience preferred.
•  Previous LPN/LVN work experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Fluency with computers, including a basic understanding of EHR systems.
• Manual dexterity to use/handle equipment and instruments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to concurrently perform multiple tasks.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and lift 50lbs.

Interested in exploring careers at The Oncology Institute but not ready to apply yet? Join our Open Office Hours to learn more about our positions and see if we're the right fit for you.

You can join from anywhere, as our Office Hours are held ONLINE. Visit our careers site to register for our Nursing Office Hours held on 06/28, 07/12, and 07/26 starting at 8:30am Pacific Time.