LPN / LVN - Oncology

Area of Interest : LPN

Sign On Bonus : $3,000

FTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0

Department : Medical Oncology- JENCC

Shift : 40hr FTE / 10hr shift M-Fr (variable 4days

Job ID : 173226

Overview

UnityPoint-St. Luke's

June E. Nylen Cancer Center

Hours : Monday-Friday Days

Under supervision of the Medical Oncology Nurse Manager, RNs and medical direction from the providers (MD’s and NP), provides professional patient care by assisting the providers with the assessment, examination and treatment of clinic patients following established standards and practices.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few :

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Provides direction and supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technician), demonstrates clinical judgment appropriate for Iowa’s LPN scope of practice, uses problem solving techniques and time-management principles, and delegates appropriately.

Inventories, replenishes stock and utilizes medical supplies in a cost-effective manner. Alerts manager when supplies are needed to be replenished with enough time to obtain additional supplies before current resources are exhausted.

Cleans, sterilizes and maintains all necessary medical equipment and instruments.

Advises and instructs patients on a variety of health care issues.

Complies with all policies and procedures, and guides team members with compliance. Maintains a safe and clean environm Compiles with all safety goals, infection prevention and risk management policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education :

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required

License(s) / Certification(s) :

Current license in good standing to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa required

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.

Customer / patient focused.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

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