Med Surg Oncology Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a variety of delegated nursing tasks and participates in patient care within their Scope of Practice, guided by registered nurses, licensed physicians, or other specified health care professionals. Within the Oncology unit, the Oncology LPN will specialize in providing high quality care to patients with cancer, assisting with palliative care and chemo administration. Shift Details Rotating Days and Nights/ 12-Hour Shift Unit Specific Information 32 bed unit with 1 radiation room Utilize mentor/team nursing to provide resources for new grads and new hires Patient demographic: Care for med surge patients that include CHF, diabetes, cellulitis, PNA, respiratory illnesses, and much more. We specialize in oncology and palliative care providing high quality care and chemo administration. We foster and promote teamwork and respect among peers. Our unit strives to help new hires develop a strong med surg foundation and grow in their nursing practice. Essential Functions Assists with admission and check-in process, including orienting patients and completing necessary forms. Prepares and administers medications within the scope of practice, and assists with patient activities of daily living, preparing them for medical or surgical interventions. Obtains and tracks specimens for laboratory analysis, and documents patient care, interventions, updating care plans accurately and timely. Communicates with supervisory RN, physicians, or licensed independent practitioners regarding patient care and changes in condition, and participates in patient education about health status, maintenance, and management of conditions. Follows legal and ethical standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, accurate documentation, and participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives, acting as a mentor or trainer to other staff if required. Skills Patient Care Patient and Family Education Documentation Quality Improvement Communication Accountability Patient Care Coordination Nursing Minimum Qualifications Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in state of practice. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required if applicable to unit. May need IV certification as required by facility. Colorado sites: Current IV Certification or obtain IV Certification in the State of practice within three months of hire. Montana sites: Completion of in-house education and competency sign-off within three months of hire. LPNs hired into hospital departments that do not include a long-term care or behavioral health setting must be enrolled and complete their RN within 4 years. Preferred Qualifications One year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting preferred. One year specialty clinic experience preferred. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors requiring verbal communication and hearing understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, especially during emergency situations. Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, typically including items of varying weights up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms. May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle requiring sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital City: Billings State: Montana Compensation Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 The hourly range for this position is $26.47 – $40.87. Actual hourly rate is dependent upon experience. Equal Opportunity Employer Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr