Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Oncology @ Cherokee Health Park

Wellstar Health System•Austell, GA

21d•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 and coordinate high-quality, age-appropriate patient care addressing physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs. The role includes preparing patients for exams, assisting with treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, documenting treatment in the medical record, and supporting patient and family education. The LPN attends and participates in 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 among Cobb Hospital HODs as needed; all sites are within 35 miles of Cobb Hospital.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or nursing certificate.
Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
BLS certification, or American Red Cross BLS certification, or BLS Instructor certification; required upon hire.
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 by following 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 of practice defined by WHS.
Seek training, supervision, or direction from leadership when needed.
Delegate tasks to unlicensed staff when appropriate and within scope of practice.
Provide culturally sensitive, relationship-based, patient-centered care appropriate to population-specific characteristics.
Partner with patients and, as appropriate, significant others or family members 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 within established timeframes and apply regulatory guidelines appropriately.
When working in triage, check the voice mailbox and return patient calls as appropriate; check work email daily.
Participate in orientation and education of 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.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.