Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - North Fulton Oncology

Job Opportunity At Wellstar North Georgia Oncology Centers

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful : to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Overview

The LPN works under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. Provides care for the patient. This includes age appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high-quality care. Includes preparing patient for exams, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care and recording treatment in medical record. Assists with patient and family education. They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education. Performs other duties as necessary. In this role they can serve as a preceptor for newly hired LPN colleagues.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Direct Patient Care

Assesses and assists with managing patient's total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process

Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members

Serves as patient educator to foster self- care or caregiver support for the patient

Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate

Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe

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Qualifications