Licensed Practical Nurse (LN II)

Licensed Practical NurseWK Medical CenterSatellite ClinicsSC-Hematology/Oncology AssociatesShreveport, LA Nursing Full-Time, Day, 8-5Our physician's office is seeking 2 Licensed Practical Nurses to work full-time in our clinic. The LPNs will coordinate nursing care for patients while in the Physician Clinics, participate in patient and family teaching and provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing staff and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to; assessing the patient systematically, utilizing the assessment data to plan appropriate nursing care, obtaining pertinent physical and psychosocial problems and using this as a tool in implementing patient care, and identifying the learning needs of patients and family members. The applicant will work closely with insurance companies with referrals and pre-authorizations. They will schedule labs, x-rays, pet scans, chemo and other procedures as needed. The applicants must have a current license to practice in Louisiana and previous oncology experience is a requirement. The individuals selected for these positions will be required to attend a hospital-wide and a department-focused orientation upon hire. Please apply here if you are the right applicant!