Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Cancer Center Anderson

Community Health Network • Anderson, IN

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works full time in Medical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN performs direct and indirect patient care and collaborates with the RN on the plan of care. Direct care may include assisting with activities of daily living, medication administration, and phlebotomy. Indirect care may include order transcription, documentation, and reinforcing patient and family education. The LPN also collaborates with other team members to perform other unit services as directed.

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized accredited school of practical nursing, or graduate of a non-accredited school of practical nursing with three years of related professional nursing experience.
• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Collaborate with the RN on the plan of care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Administer medications.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Transcribe orders and complete documentation.
• Reinforce patient and family education.
• Collaborate with other team members to perform other unit services as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed