Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Bilingual English/Spanish)

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our oncology and hematology team in Washington Heights, NY. In this role, you will provide direct patient care support in a fast-paced outpatient cancer care setting, working alongside oncologists, hematologists, and a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to delivering world-class cancer and blood disorder treatment.

Clinical Setting

You will work in an outpatient oncology and hematology practice serving patients with cancer and blood disorders. The practice emphasizes cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and patient-centered care across multiple NYCBS locations.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain electronic medical records with current 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 medical inventory, place orders for new materials, and stock rooms to ensure adequate supplies
• Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments
• Escort patients to exam rooms
• Provide patient education concerning medications, disease management, home treatments, and special diets
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures
• Prepare and administer injections
• Perform phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens
• Perform point-of-care lab testing
• Perform EKGs
• Administer and document medications under physician order, following the five medication rights to reduce potential for medical error

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Five 8.5-hour days per week

Required Qualifications

• Current New York State LPN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMRs)
• Reliable transportation to any NYCBS location for patient care needs
• Consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary: $36 per hour based on experience
• Sign-on bonus: $5,000 for new hires (eligible candidates receive bonus after successfully completing 6 months of continuous employment; bonus is contingent upon employee remaining in good standing at time of payout)
• Health insurance effective day 1
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Eight paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)