LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Phase 1 Infusion - Stephenson Cancer Center - Part-Time

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

15d•Onsite

About The Position

New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including a $3,000 or $5,000 sign-on bonus! Location: Stephenson Cancer Center Shift: Part-Time (20 hours/week) Monday-Friday (8a-5p) Elevate your career with OU Health's LPN to BSN Degree Accelerator program through the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing, designed to empower Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to seamlessly transition to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. We shoulder the financial responsibility, covering costs for LPNs in the LPN to BSN RN program, which offers asynchronous classes, Oklahoma-based clinical rotations, and internet-based coursework to accommodate working nurses. This flexible hybrid program, spanning 60 credit hours, blends 30 credit hours from advanced standing examination and 30 from program enrollment, providing an accessible pathway for LPNs to enhance their education and professional growth within the nursing field. This benefit is available to those OU Health Employees who: Are Full-Time and Part-Time (0.6 or more FTE) LPN employees Have been continuously employed by OU Health for a minimum of 6 months Have a minimum of 1 year LPN experience All those admitted to the program must remain employed by OU Health through program completion. Please visi t https://nursing.ouhsc.edu/Programs-Academics/OU- Health-Degree-Accelerator-Program for more information General Description: Under general supervision of a registered nurse, provides nursing care in a hospital based outpatient department to an assigned group of patients with a complex oncology diagnosis.

Requirements

Completion of educational requirements for NCLEX-PN examination.
Current LPN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact LPN License (eNLC) required.
Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to organize, coordinate, plan and evaluate nursing needs of assigned patients.
Must be knowledgeable about operating room techniques if applying for a surgery position.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Oncology or previous health care office experience preferred

Responsibilities

Administers medications safely under direction of physician or other medical personnel
Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
Provide care according to an established nursing plan.
Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation
Ensures patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate
Communicates systematic report to other care providers.
Assisting in the coordination of care delivery; utilizes resources to promote the continuum of care.
Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment.
Documents progress toward the attainment of outcomes.
Uses quality and evidence based practice to deliver and improve care.
Works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.
Triage telephone calls for referral to other clinical team members
Infusion/Treatment Depts: demonstrates knowledge and skills in chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products.
Radiation Oncology Depts: demonstrates knowledge of radiation therapies and procedures, including side effect and symptom management.
Demonstrates ability to triage patients and coordinate with provider to ensure care needs are met
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in aspects of IV therapy and hydration
Manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects of such treatment.
Performs other duties as assigned