LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Head and Neck Clinic - Stephenson Cancer Center - Part-Time
Company: OU Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Position Title:LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Head and Neck
Clinic - Stephenson Cancer Center - Part-TimeDepartment:SCC Head
and NeckJob Description:New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about
our competitive total rewards package including up to a $5,000
sign-on bonus!Location: Stephenson Cancer CenterShift: Part-Time
(24 hours/week) 8- or 10-hour shifts available; Monday-Friday
8a-5pGeneral Description: Under general supervision of a registered
nurse, provides nursing care in a hospital based outpatient
department to an assigned group of patients with a complex oncology
diagnosis.Essential Responsibilities:Responsibilities listed in
this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these
responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in
disqualification from the position.
- Administers medications safely under direction of physician or
other medical personnel
- Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction
to drugs and treatments to physicians.
- Provide care according to an established nursing plan.
- Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health
or situation
- Ensures patient chart entries are made accurately and in a
timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate
- Communicates systematic report to other care providers.
- Assisting in the coordination of care delivery; utilizes
resources to promote the continuum of care.
- Employs strategies to promote health in a safe
environment.
- Documents progress toward the attainment of outcomes.
- Uses quality and evidence based practice to deliver and improve
care.
- Works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and
supervision.
- Triage telephone calls for referral to other clinical team
members
- Infusion/Treatment Depts: demonstrates knowledge and skills in
chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products.
- Radiation Oncology Depts: demonstrates knowledge of radiation
therapies and procedures, including side effect and symptom
management. Demonstrates ability to triage patients and coordinate
with provider to ensure care needs are met
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill in aspects of IV therapy and
hydration
- Manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer
treatment, and side effects of such treatment.General
Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assignedMinimum
Qualifications:Education: Graduation from an approved License
Practical Nurse program. Completes Oncology Specific courses and
competencies within 1 year of hireExperience: Oncology or previous
health care office experience
preferredLicense(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:
Current LPN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing,
or a current multistate compact LPN License (eNLC) required.
Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association
required upon hire.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices,
techniques, and procedures.
- Ability to organize, coordinate, plan and evaluate nursing
needs of assigned patients.
- Must be knowledgeable about operating room techniques if
applying for a surgery position.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation
skillsCurrent OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.OU
Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive
benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans,
and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation
package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and
outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and
your family.
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