Licensed Practical Nurse - Triage
Listed compensation
$29.52-$42.39/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
Join American Oncology Network as a LPN Triage – Oncology – M-F, $61K-$88K in Houston, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $29.52 - $42.39/hour.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with American Oncology Network in Houston, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse will review incoming patient calls to assess conditions and coordinate care with providers. They are responsible for managing prescription refills, reviewing patient charts for adverse events, and facilitating communication between patients and the medical team.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an LPN program with a current, unencumbered license and 1-2 years of experience in hematology or oncology. Proficiency in MS Office and valid CPR/BLS certifications are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Oncology Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Practical Nurse - Triage at American Oncology Network a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in LPN roles — ranked against 132 active LPN roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$75k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for LPN roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 126 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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- No weekends