Med Surg Oncology Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a variety of delegated nursing tasks and participates in patient care within their scope of practice, guided by registered nurses, licensed physicians, or other specified health‑care professionals. Within the oncology unit, the Oncology LPN will specialize in providing high‑quality care to patients with cancer, assisting with palliative care and chemo administration.

Rotating days and nights / 12‑hour shift.

• 32‑bed unit with 1 radiation room
• Utilize mentor/team nursing to provide resources for new grads and new hires
• Patient demographic:
  Care for med‑surg patients that include CHF, diabetes, cellulitis, PNA, respiratory illnesses, and more
• Specialize in oncology and palliative care with chemo administration
• Foster teamwork and respect among peers
• Help new hires develop a strong med‑surg foundation and grow in nursing practice

• Assists with admission and check‑in process, including orienting patients and completing necessary forms
• Prepares and administers medications within scope of practice, and assists with patient activities of daily living, preparing them for medical or surgical interventions
• Obtains and tracks specimens for laboratory analysis, and documents patient care, interventions, updating care plans accurately and timely
• Communicates with supervisory RN, physicians, or licensed independent practitioners regarding patient care and changes in condition, and participates in patient education about health status, maintenance, and management of conditions
• Follows legal and ethical standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, accurate documentation, and participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives
• Acts as a mentor or trainer to other staff if required

• Patient Care
• Patient and Family Education
• Documentation
• Quality Improvement
• Communication
• Accountability
• Patient Care Coordination
• Nursing

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in state of practice
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS‑HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required if applicable to unit
• May need IV certification as required by facility
• Colorado sites:
  Current IV certification or obtain IV certification in state of practice within three (3) months of hire
• Montana sites:
  Completion of in‑house education and competency sign‑off within three (3) months of hire; LPNs hired into hospital departments that do not include a long‑term care or behavioral health setting must be enrolled and complete their RN within four years

• One (1) year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting preferred
• One (1) year specialty clinic experience preferred

Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers and visitors requiring verbal communication and listening. Manual dexterity for manipulating complex equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients;

bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies up to and including heavy items. Walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies. Push/pull gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Navigate crowded and busy rooms. May be required to stand in a stationary position for an extended period. For roles requiring driving:
Expected to drive a vehicle requiring sight, reading, and judgment of traffic signs and signals.

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital – Billings, Montana. Scheduled weekly hours: 36. Hourly rate $26.47 – $40.87.

We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – and provide a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness encompassing living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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