LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Urology Oncology Clinic - Stephenson Cancer Center - PRN

OU Medicine; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Urology Oncology Clinic within the Stephenson Cancer Center. The role involves delivering nursing care to patients with complex oncology diagnoses, coordinating ongoing care, and ensuring meticulous documentation of patient outcomes. Successful candidates will have a current LPN license, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Current LPN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing required.
• Completion of Oncology Specific courses and competencies within 1 year of hire.
• Oncology or previous health care office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications safely under direction of physician or other medical personnel.
• Documents progress toward the attainment of outcomes.
• Triage telephone calls for referral to other clinical team members.

Skills

Knowledge of professional nursing theories

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

Completion of educational requirements for NCLEX-PN examination

Job description

Position Title: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Urology Oncology Clinic - Stephenson Cancer Center - PRN Department: SCC Urology 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.

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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