Oncology LPN - Night Shift, Full-Time

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse - Oncology in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This full-time role requires night shifts within a 72-hour pay period, providing direct nursing care to assigned patients.

Under RN supervision, you will participate in patient education, care planning, and infection control, ensuring safety and high-quality care across the unit. On orientation, CPR/ACLS/NALS recertification is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as an LPN or have a temporary permit to practice.
• Must be currently certified in life support programs (CPR, ACLS, NALS) or recertify during orientation.
• Previous experience in department specialty is preferred.
• Knowledge of bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists with and documents patient/family health education.
• Assesses and identifies the patient's physiological and psycho-social problems and needs.
• Formulates/initiates nursing care plan aligned with medical plan and current standards.
• Demonstrates infection control principles; collaborates with infection control nurse for patient safety.
• Communicates patient's progress to team leader and advises on situations needing further assessment or intervention.
• Participates in orientation of new personnel.
• Performs other indirect care duties as assigned.
• Follows directions accurately and efficiently.
• Performs nursing care according to hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Nursing care

Infection control

Team communication

Fire & Safety regulations

Education

LPN license (Tennessee Board)

ACLS/CPR/NALS certification

Job description

Covenant Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse - Oncology in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This full-time role requires night shifts within a 72-hour pay period, providing direct nursing care to assigned patients.

Under RN supervision, you will participate in patient education, care planning, and infection control, ensuring safety and high-quality care across the unit. On orientation, CPR/ACLS/NALS recertification is expected.