Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN - Oncology
About The Position
Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible candidates Central Maine Healthcare is seeking an LPN to join our Oncology team at Central Maine Medical Center! The Licensed Practical Nurse functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The LPN scope of practice utilizes the nursing process and is defined within the Maine Nurse Practice Act. The LPN while under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Provider, practices with minimal supervision and in accordance with CMH’s clinical and departmental policies and procedures. The LPN, assists clinically in the delivery of patient care, acts as the patient’s advocate, aides in directing nursing activities to Certified Nursing Assistants, provides clerical support, and promotes teamwork with co-workers, staff, providers, and personnel in other departments while exhibiting the values of CMH. The LPN, communicates effectively with members of the health care team about a patient's condition, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!
Requirements
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in the State of Maine.
- Telemetry Certification within the first year of hire.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
- Must be proficient with basic computer skills
- Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environmentii. I am actively listening and seeking informationiii. I am honest, truthful, and consistentiv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathyv. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriatevi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamworkvii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways
Responsibilities
- providing direct patient care
- assists clinically in the delivery of patient care
- acts as the patient’s advocate
- aides in directing nursing activities to Certified Nursing Assistants
- provides clerical support
- promotes teamwork with co-workers, staff, providers, and personnel in other departments while exhibiting the values of CMH
- communicates effectively with members of the health care team about a patient's condition, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
