LPN/LVN

Details

Sign-on bonus : Up to $8,000

• Department : Oncology / Medical Surgical
• Schedule : Full-time Days, 7 am- 7 pm
• Hospital : Saint Thomas West
• Location : Nashville, TN

Our Oncology unit is a 24 bed newly-renovated, fast paced Acute Care unit. Nurses receive support from ancillary interdisciplinary team members as well as patient care technicians.

We care for the adult population with a variety of diagnoses, such as : Primary cancer diagnosis : breast, lung, colon, Chemotherapy administration (once certified) and symptom management,

Blood dyscrasias : anemia, hemophilia, sickle cell, and General Med / Surg overflow.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example : Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.

Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.

• Contribute to the assessment of patients and assure the well-being of patients.
• Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
• Educate patients / families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education :

Diploma from an accredited school / college of nursing required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.