LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Main Infusion Clinic - Stephenson Cancer Center

OU Health; Center (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Main Infusion Clinic at the Stephenson Cancer Center. You will provide medication administration and nursing care to oncology patients in a dynamic outpatient setting while collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals. Candidates should possess a current LPN license and a commitment to learning about chemotherapy administration.

Benefits

$2,000 or $5,000 sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package including PTO

401(k) plan

Medical and dental plans

Qualifications

• Completion of Oncology Specific courses and competencies within 1 year of hire.
• Current LPN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or compact LPN License required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications safely under the direction of medical personnel.
• Observes and records patients' conditions and reactions to treatments.
• Communicates effectively with other care providers.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Patient Care

Education

Completion of educational requirements for NCLEX-PN examination

Job description

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Main Infusion Clinic - Stephenson Cancer Center

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Position Title

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Main Infusion Clinic - Stephenson Cancer Center

Position Title

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Main Infusion Clinic - Stephenson Cancer Center

Department

SCC Main Infusion Center

Job Description

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Location: Stephenson Cancer Center

Shift Available: Full-Time (40 hours/week), 10-hr shifts between Monday-Friday

The Main Chemotherapy Infusion Center is an adult outpatient facility at the Stephenson Cancer Center with 43 patient treatment bays, treating roughly 100-125 patients with Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy each day. This is a fast-paced, team-centered environment that requires great communication skills and the ability to multitask. Our department orientation includes one-on-one precepting and becoming ONS certified to be able to administer Chemotherapy, so we welcome candidates who are willing to learn a new specialty.

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.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• 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.
  
  

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of educational requirements for NCLEX-PN examination. Completes Oncology Specific courses and competencies within 1 year of hire

Experience: Oncology or previous health care office experience preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: 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, Skills And Abilities

• 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
  
  

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