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Overview POSITION: LPN Navigator LOCATION: Cincinnati, OH WEEKLY HOURS: 40 (Full time) OHC - Specialists in Cancer and Blood disorders, is seeking an LPN Navigator to work between our Blue Ash and Mercy West locations. As an LPN Navigator, you will be responsible for providing individual assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to overcome healthcare system barriers and provide timely access to quality healthcare within a community oncology setting. Regular and frequent interface with practice-based leadership teams, physicians, and clinical staff is required to promote and engage the patient navigation process. As the only independent adult cancer program in the region, we offer Medical, Radiation, Blood and Marrow Transplant, Gynecologic, and Breast Surgical Oncology services. OHC supports a robust cancer research and clinical trials program, neuro-oncology, cancer genetics specialists and supportive care program. OHC has been fighting cancer on the front lines for more than 38 years. We are now one of the nation's largest independent oncology practices, as well as the region's premier source of treatment for nearly every form of adult cancer and complex blood disorder. At its heart, our approach to cancer care is simple - to surround our patients with everything they need so they can focus on what matters most: beating cancer! Why choose OHC? You take care of our patients, so we take care of you. OHC's benefits include: 3 Health Insurance Plans to choose from 2 Dental and 2 Vision insurance plans A company matched 401K plan Profit sharing plan for clinical employees Competitive salaries Company paid short term / long term disability / life insurance Paid Holidays A generous PTO plan Tuition Reimbursement Professional Development Program Nationwide Discounts at your favorite hotels, resorts and retailers just for being an OHC employee Wellness Program Yearly merit raises Opportunities for advancement Responsibilities Provides coordination of care during the full continuum of cancer care experience. Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in collection of specimen samples for testing. Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed by physicians. Maintains patient files, records, and other information. Participates in team huddles led by the ONN and responsible to disseminate information to the team. Provide education materials. Supports patient advocacy and empowerment Participates in community outreach and cancer prevention education Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited school for practical nursing. This position requires at least 5 years of experience as a practical nurse. Current LPN state license and registration with the State Board of Practical Nursing in practicing state. Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment chara