PRN Radiation Oncology LPN

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the nursing team in a hospital setting. The role involves collecting patient history, assisting with care plans, and maintaining sterile techniques in line with hospital policies.

Responsibilities include documenting information in medical records, communicating instructions to patients and families, and contributing to emergency response efforts under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Diploma in Practical Nursing; ADN required within 4 years of hire.
• Current LPN license in North Carolina required.
• BLS (CPR) either Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.
• Non-New LPN graduates must be accepted into the Cone Health LPN Academy.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient history and medical information for documentation in hospital records.
• Assist in developing and implementing care plans as directed by nursing staff.
• Ensure sterile techniques and safety precautions per Cone Health policies.
• Communicate care plans and health instructions to patients and families.
• Assist in responding to emergencies and manage safety procedures.

Skills

Patient history collection

Care plan support

Medical documentation

Patient & family communication

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma

Practical Nursing Diploma

ADN within 4 years

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospital supports the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider in a hospital setting to provide high-quality patient care. Working under close supervision, this role develops and implements hospital-based care plans and prepares equipment for procedures across the organization's hospital systems.

Essential Job Function

• Supports the care team by collecting patient history and medical information in order to provide complete case documentation in hospital medical records.
• Assists in developing and implementing care plans as directed by the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider to serve patient needs of those being treated in a hospital.
• Ensures that the proper techniques and safety precautions are taken in accordance with Cone Health policies around sterile environments.
• Communicates health care instructions to patients and families in order to deliver information in a clear way for the care plan.
• Helps to respond to emergencies and safety hazards by utilizing personal protective equipment and hospital precautions to avoid patient harm.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Diploma in Practical Nursing; Completion of Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) required within 4 years of hire.

Experience

• Required: Non-New LPN Graduates must be accepted into the Cone Health LPN Academy.

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: Current LPN license in North Carolina.
• BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.