Licensed Practical Nurse - VIR in Fairfax, Virginia at NEXT Oncology

Position Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse provides basic medical care to patients under the supervision of RNs/Physicians. The LVN Nurse advocates for patient safety and protocol integrity, adheres to nursing standards, and communicates effectively to ensure effective conduct of clinical trials and quality patient care.

• Current BLS/ACLS. ACLS preferred
• Current Virginia Licensed Vocational Nurse
• IV and venous access device management skills

• Obtains, monitors, and documents vital signs to include pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, height, and weight
• Confirms and documents fasting status
• Obtains and documents pain scale and fatigue scale
• Accesses, flushes, and deaccesses central venous access devices using aseptic technique
• Obtains peripheral venous access using aseptic technique
• Obtains clinical labs and study specific specimens according to the patients schedule and protocol guidelines.
• Obtains good quality ECGs according to the patients schedule and protocol guidelines
• Collects and reviews medication lists and diaries as appropriate
• Assists RNs/Physicians with procedures or examinations
• Prepares laboratory requisitions and supplies
• Maintains cleanliness of draw stations are work areas
• Inventories and requests supplies as necessary