Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Cartersville Oncology

Wellstar Health System•Austell, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager and within the LPN scope of practice to provide patient care. This includes age-appropriate interventions addressing patients’ physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs. The LPN coordinates and delivers high-quality care by preparing patients for exams, assisting with treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, documenting treatment, and assisting with patient and family education. The LPN attends staff meetings, in-services, special projects, and continuing education, and may serve as a preceptor for newly hired LPN colleagues. Local travel is required. Float staff may be assigned between Cobb Hospital HODs based on need; all sites are within 35 miles of Cobb Hospital. The position is based at 65 Cloverleaf Drive, Cartersville, Georgia. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The LPN provides routine nursing procedures and medication administration within scope, coordinates care with the RN and other team members, educates patients and caregivers, completes documentation, and maintains current clinical knowledge of oncology care.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or nursing certificate.
Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
BLS certification or an accepted equivalent: American Red Cross BLS or BLS Instructor certification.
Positive leadership and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Strong assessment and clinical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Computer skills.
Reliable transportation and a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Scheduling flexibility.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience.
Experience in oncology, ambulatory, or outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

Assess and assist with managing patients’ total needs in accordance with physician orders, with RN oversight and use of the nursing process.
Perform routine nursing procedures under RN supervision and meet established productivity standards.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in accessing and de-accessing ports, flushing lines, and using sterile technique.
Administer medications within the scope defined by Wellstar Health System.
Seek training, supervision, or direction from leadership as needed.
Delegate tasks to unlicensed staff when appropriate and within scope of practice.
Provide culturally sensitive, relationship-based, patient-centered care tailored to population-specific characteristics.
Partner with patients, significant others, and families to promote a comfortable and safe care environment and keep patient goals central to the plan of care.
Coordinate care and services with the RN and other team members.
Inform the RN, physician, midlevel provider, clinical supervisor, or manager of changes in a patient’s condition, as appropriate.
Collaborate with the RN to develop and revise individual plans of care according to patient needs and physician orders.
Educate patients and caregivers to support self-care and caregiver assistance, using teach-back to confirm understanding.
Complete required documentation accurately and within established timeframes, applying regulatory guidelines appropriately.
Check voicemail when assigned to triage and return patient calls as appropriate; check work email daily.
Participate in orientation and education for new employees and nursing students as appropriate.
Attend continuing education and in-services as directed and needed, and maintain current clinical knowledge for oncology patient care.
Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.