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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Oncology Infusion Clinic
OU Health
Oklahoma City (OK)
On-site
USD 40,000 - 55,000
Full time
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Job summary
OU Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Oncology Infusion Clinic in Oklahoma City. This role involves providing nursing care to patients with complex oncology diagnoses, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must hold a current LPN license and have experience in oncology or healthcare settings.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Completion of educational requirements for NCLEX-PN examination.
- Oncology specific courses and competencies within 1 year of hire.
- Current LPN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Administers medications safely under direction of physician.
- Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition.
- Documents progress toward the attainment of outcomes.
Skills
Education
Job description
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Position Title
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Oncology Infusion Clinic
Position Title
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Oncology Infusion Clinic
Department
Infusion Clinic
Job Description
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.
- Performs other duties as assigned
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
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
- IndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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