Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Paulding Oncology

Wellstar is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Paulding Oncology department. In this role, you will provide direct patient care to oncology patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager, working within the LPN scope of practice. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, relationship-based care that addresses patients' physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs.

Clinical Setting

This is a day shift position in an oncology outpatient or ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care:

• Assess and assist with managing patients' total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilizing the nursing process
• Perform routine nursing procedures to meet patient needs under RN supervision
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in accessing and de-accessing ports, including flushing lines and maintaining sterile technique
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in medication administration as defined within scope for Wellstar Health System
• Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care that is culturally sensitive and appropriate to the patient population
• Partner with patients, significant others, and family members to promote a comfortable and safe environment for care delivery
• May delegate tasks to unlicensed staff as appropriate and within scope of practice
• Meet established productivity standards
• Seek training, supervision, or direction from leadership as needed

Coordination of Services:

• Coordinate care and services with the RN and other team members
• Inform the RN, physician, midlevel provider, clinical supervisor, or manager of changes in patient condition as appropriate
• Collaborate with the RN to develop and revise the individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order

Patient and Caregiver Education:

• Serve as a patient educator to foster self-care or caregiver support
• Utilize teach-back methods to ensure patients and caregivers understand self-care instructions

Communication and Documentation:

• Complete required documentation accurately within established timeframes
• Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines
• Check voicemail and return patient calls as appropriate when working in triage
• Check work email daily

Staff Education and Professional Development:

• Participate in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate
• Attend continuing education and in-services as directed and needed
• Remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of oncology patients
• May serve as a preceptor for newly hired LPN colleagues

Additional Duties:

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Active LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification or ARC-BLS (American Red Cross Basic Life Support) or BLS-I (Basic Life Support - Instructor)
• Positive leadership and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong assessment and clinical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience
• Experience in oncology, ambulatory, or outpatient settings