Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Oncology @ North Fulton

Wellstar Health System•Roswell, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Oncology department at North Fulton. The LPN will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager, providing age-appropriate care that addresses patients' physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, assisting with treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, and documenting treatment in the medical record. The role also involves patient and family education, attending staff meetings and in-services, and potentially serving as a preceptor for new LPN colleagues. Local travel is required, and float staff may need to work between Cobb Hospital HODs within a 35-mile radius.

Requirements

High School Diploma General or GED General or Other / Certificate Nursing
LPN - Lic Practical Nurse
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Positive leadership skills
Problem solving skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong time management skills
Strong assessment skills
Strong clinical skills
Strong written communication skills
Strong verbal communication skills
Computer skills required
Reliable transportation
Valid Georgia drivers license
Scheduling flexibility

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience
Experience in oncology, ambulatory, or outpatient setting

Responsibilities

Assesses and assists with managing patients' total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of the nursing process.
Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the needs of the patient under the supervision of an RN.
Meets established productivity standards.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in accessing & de-accessing ports, including flushing the line and sterile technique.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in medication administration as defined within scope for WHS.
Seeks training, supervision, or direction from leadership as needed.
May delegate tasks to unlicensed staff, as appropriate and within their scope of practice.
Provides relationship-based, patient-centered care consistent with population-specific characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease) in a culturally sensitive manner.
Partners with the patient, significant others, and/or family to promote a comfortable and safe environment for care delivery, making patients' goals the focus of the plan 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 the 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.
Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within the established timeframe.
Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines.
Responsible for checking voicemail box when working as triage, returning patient phone calls, and returning calls as appropriate.
Responsible for checking work email daily.
Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate.
Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed.
Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the oncology patient.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.