Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Oncology Nurse, Ambulatory Care

Job Summary The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. Provides care for the patient, including age-appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high-quality care, including preparing patients for exams, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, and recording treatment in the medical record. Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education. May serve as a preceptor for newly hired LPN colleagues. Local travel required. Float staff may float between Cobb Hospital HODs based on need. All sites are within 35 miles of Cobb Hospital.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions DIRECT PATIENT CARE: Assesses and assists with managing patients’ total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process.
Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the needs of the patient under the supervision of RN.
Seeks training, supervision or direction from leadership as needed.
Provides relationship-based patient-centered care that is consistent with population-specific characteristics (e.g., Always partners with the patient, significant others and/or family (as appropriate) to promote a comfortable and safe environment for the delivery of care, making the patient’s goals the focus of the plan of care.
COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE: Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members.
Informs RN, physician, midlevel and/or clinical supervisor or manager of changes in patient’s condition, as appropriate.
Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order.
Serves as patient educator to foster self-care or caregiver support for the patient.
Utilizes teach-back to ensure patient and/or caregiver understand self-care.
Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines.
Responsible for checking voice mail when acting as triage, returning patient phone calls, and returning calls as appropriate.
Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate.
Maintains current clinical knowledge for the care of oncology patients as applicable.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or General Education equivalency
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Additional License(s) and Certification(s) Required Minimum Experience Previous healthcare experience preferred, with oncology, ambulatory, outpatient setting preferred
Computer skills required
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