LPN- Medical Oncology 3E 72hrs Biweekly Day/Night

MetroHealth; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroHealth System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under supervision. You will work in a structured care area, delivering nursing services to infants through adults while following LPN scope and MetroHealth standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient flow, venipuncture, and accurate documentation using EPIC, with adherence to our mission and values throughout care delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Practical Nursing and Ohio LPN license.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers through AHA; IV therapy course completed or eligible.
• Proficient with EPIC and basic computer tasks; able to multi-task in patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under supervision of RN or physician for patients from infant to adult.
• Deliver nursing services in accordance with LPN scope and MetroHealth standards.
• Uphold mission and customer service values while coordinating patient care.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Venipuncture

Basic computer skills

Education

LPN license Ohio

IV therapy course

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC In-basket

Job description

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 72.00

Shift: 0700-1930, 1900-0730

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or a Physician in the assigned patient/resident care area, provides direct nursing care for assigned patients/residents, infant through adult. Provides nursing services to patients, residents and families in accordance with the scope of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

• Required: Graduate of an approved School of Practical Nursing. Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the State of Ohio through the Ohio Board of Nursing, including certification to pass medications, AND completion of an Ohio Board of Nursing IV therapy course. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), OR obtains within 90 days of hire. Proficient with performing venipuncture and blood specimen collection. Basic computer skills. Ability to multi-task by managing/working EPIC In-basket, monitoring and directing patient flow, and providing patient care in a coordinated manner at the completion of the orientation period. This includes the ability to manage 14-45 residents upon the completion of the orientation period (Long Term Care only). Access to reliable transportation to travel between facilities if needed based on operational needs.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in an in-patient or long term care setting, as appropriate. Familiarity with rules and regulations associated with in-patient or long term care, as appropriate.
• Physical Requirements: May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day. May need to sit or stand for extended periods. See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Ability to lift 250-300 pounds with assistance. Ability to push/pull up to 500 pounds with assistance. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids. Requires some exposure to chemicals.