LPN - Medical Oncology
About The Position
The LPN in the Cancer Center supports nursing staff and provides patient care, including starting IVs, accessing ports and central lines, assisting with hydration, taking vital signs, performing therapeutic phlebotomies, and administering injections. The role uses triage skills to assess patients’ health and anticipate their medical care needs. This position does not manage other caregivers. The Cancer Center at St. Charles Health System provides comprehensive, holistic cancer care, including chemotherapy, medical oncology, infusion services, radiation therapy, integrative medicine, nutrition, social work, survivorship, and other supportive treatments. Staff support patients throughout their treatment. The role requires an accredited nursing program graduate with a current Oregon license, a high school diploma or GED, AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification, and a valid Oregon driver’s license with the ability to meet the organization’s driving requirements. The job is regular, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday on the first shift, from 0700 to 1730.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current Oregon LPN or RN license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
- Valid Oregon driver’s license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements.
- Ability to travel to business functions, trainings, meetings, and St. Charles Health System worksites.
- One year of LPN experience (the posting states “Two (1) years”).
- Ability to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in oncology or infusion-room nursing.
- IV skills, including experience with ports and central lines.
Responsibilities
- Perform physician-requested ancillary and minor surgical patient procedures.
- Provide assistance and backup to caregivers and providers.
- Review treatment plans and obtain lab values to determine whether patients are able to receive treatment.
- Perform safe, accurate venipuncture; place venous catheters; and access central port-a-caths.
- Provide direct patient care, education, and clinical assessment.
- Prepare for the workday, stock and re-shelve supplies, prepare IV bags, and complete other tasks needed throughout the day.
- Participate in staff meetings and attend other required meetings and seminars.
- Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and continuous improvement principles.
- Help maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
- Conduct work professionally and confidentially, comply with applicable laws and policies, act ethically, report suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations.
- Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care that promotes goodwill.
- Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
