Licensed Vocational Nurse GYN Oncology
Fresno, CA - USA
Job Summary
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) will support the GYN Oncology Surgery Clinic by providing high-quality clinical and administrative support to physicians advanced practice providers patients and the surgical care team. This position will play an important role in coordinating patient care throughout the surgical process supporting pre-operative and post-operative needs and ensuring timely communication and follow-up for patients receiving gynecologic oncology care.
The ideal candidate is organized compassionate detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced oncology and surgical environment. The LVN must demonstrate strong clinical judgment within their scope of practice excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate multiple patient needs while maintaining patient privacy and safety.
Responsibilities
Serve as a clinical resource and point of contact for patients caregivers providers and members of the care team.
Communicate effectively with physicians APPs RNs MAs surgery schedulers hospital teams and other departments.
Assist with referrals authorizations orders and other care coordination activities as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Route clinical messages tasks and patient requests to the appropriate team member.
Follow up on outstanding orders results and clinical tasks to support continuity of care.
Review new patient info ensure all relevant information is available prior to provider visit includingavailable outside healthcare provider records imaging and results.
Assistin with intakes for new patients andprovide awarm and professionalintroduction tothe practice consistent with andinclusive ofthe written introduction document
Follow upvia phone callwith new patients after visits to reinforce and to their best ability ensure comprehension of next steps
Follow OncoEMR tasks related to new patients to ensure care is being completed ina timelyfashion
Closely follow neoadjuvant patients to ensure visits and imaging arescheduled appropriately to allow for properly timed intervaldebulking. Review treatmentplanto ensure no infusions are scheduled pre/post-operativelythat would delay surgery or impair surgical resumption of chemotherapy is done in a timely manner after surgical healing.
Follow up with patients with genetic testing indications and ensure the testing is ordered and completed and results reviewedandasindicated acted upon.
Review treatment plans for newly diagnosed gyn malignancies and ensure standardized regimens are orderedper NCCN guidelines and/or Dr. Blakes recommendations.
Follow surveillance list to ensure all patients are scheduledor at minimum contacted to followsurveillanceprotocol ifindicatedin for their disease site.
Flexibly and proactivelyprovide coverage for any gaps in clinical care when staffisout or unable to complete urgent tasksin a timely manner.
Qualifications
Current California LVN/LPN license.
Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
Current BLS certification.
2-3 years of previous clinical experience in an outpatient surgical oncology womens health or similar setting required
Strong communication organization and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer applications.
Experience in GYN oncology medical oncology surgical oncology or womens health preferred
Experience assisting with surgical coordination and pre-operative/post-operative care preferred
Experience with telephone triage and patient care coordination preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus
Location
cCARE Fresno
Anticipated hourly range:$23.00per hour - $35.03 per hour
Bonus eligible:No
Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close:9/18/2026 *if interested in opportunity please submit application as soon as possible.
The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including but not limited to a candidates geographical location relevant education experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work people with disabilities without a college degree and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression pregnancy veteran status marital status creed status with regard to public assistance genetic status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
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About Company
Navista is an oncology practice alliance of Cardinal Health that provides advanced support services and technology to help oncology practices remain independent.