Licensed Practical Nurse Medical Oncology
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a variety of delegated nursing tasks and participates in patient care within their Scope of Practice, guided by registered nurses, licensed physicians, or other specified health care professionals. Essential Functions Assists with admission and check-in process, including orienting patients and completing necessary forms. Prepares and administers medications within the scope of practice, and assists with patient activities of daily living, preparing them for medical or surgical interventions. Obtains and tracks specimens for laboratory analysis, and documents patient care, interventions, updating care plans accurately and timely. Communicates with supervisory RN, physicians, or licensed independent practitioners regarding patient care and changes in condition, and participates in patient education about health status, maintenance, and management of conditions. Follows legal and ethical standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, accurate documentation, and participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives, acting as a mentor or trainer to other staff if required.
Requirements
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in state of practice.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire OR obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval.
- Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) is required if applicable to unit.
- May need IV certification as required by facility.
- Colorado sites: Current IV Certification or obtain IV Certification in the State of practice within three (3) months of hire.
- Montana sites: Completion of in-house education and competency sign-off within three (3) months of hire.
- LPNs hired into hospital departments that do not include a long-term care or behavioral health setting must be enrolled and complete their RN within 4 years.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting preferred.
- One (1) year specialty clinic experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists with admission and check-in process, including orienting patients and completing necessary forms.
- Prepares and administers medications within the scope of practice, and assists with patient activities of daily living, preparing them for medical or surgical interventions.
- Obtains and tracks specimens for laboratory analysis, and documents patient care, interventions, updating care plans accurately and timely.
- Communicates with supervisory RN, physicians, or licensed independent practitioners regarding patient care and changes in condition, and participates in patient education about health status, maintenance, and management of conditions.
- Follows legal and ethical standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, accurate documentation, and participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives, acting as a mentor or trainer to other staff if required.
Benefits
- We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
- Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .
- Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
