Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Cartersville Oncology

Wellstar•Cartersville, GA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides patient care within the LPN scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager. The role coordinates and delivers high-quality, age-appropriate care addressing patients’ physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, assisting with treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, documenting care in the medical record, and supporting 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, and float staff may be assigned to Cobb Hospital HODs based on need; all sites are within 35 miles of Cobb Hospital. The position works Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. There are no weekends or holidays. The LPN works at 65 Cloverleaf Drive, Cartersville, Georgia, and must have reliable transportation, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and scheduling flexibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Nursing certificate.
Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or American Red Cross BLS, or BLS Instructor certification, required upon hire.
Previous healthcare experience.
Positive leadership, problem-solving, 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.
Ability to travel locally and float between Cobb Hospital HODs as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in oncology, ambulatory, or outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

Assess and assist with managing patients’ total needs according to physician orders, with RN oversight and use of the nursing process.
Perform routine nursing procedures under RN supervision and meet established productivity standards.
Access and de-access ports, including flushing lines and using sterile technique.
Administer medications within the scope defined for Wellstar Health System.
Seek training, supervision, or direction from leadership as needed.
Delegate tasks to unlicensed staff when appropriate and within the LPN’s scope of practice.
Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care tailored to population-specific characteristics and delivered in a culturally sensitive manner.
Partner with patients and, as appropriate, their significant others or families to promote a comfortable and safe care environment focused on patient goals.
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 individualized plans of care based on patient needs and physician orders.
Educate patients and caregivers to foster self-care and caregiver support, using teach-back to confirm understanding.
Complete required documentation accurately and within established timeframes, applying regulatory guidelines appropriately.
Check the voicemail box when assigned to triage, return patient calls, and 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 relevant to oncology care.
Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.