Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Medical Oncology Telemetry

** Primary City/State:
** Greeley, Colorado
** Department Name:
** M/S-3 W/NW
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* Work Shift:

** Varied
* * Job Category:
** Clinical Care
** Estimated Pay Range:**$25.54 - $38.30 / hour, based on location, education, &  accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.## Better Than Ever for Nurses. At Banner Health, we are more committed than ever to investing in our nurses with better pay, benefits, opportunities, well-being, flexibility, better experiences - better nursing. As one of the largest non-profits in the nation, Banner has over 30 hospitals in six western states with three facilities just 45 minutes north of Denver.

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is looking for an LPN to join the Medical Oncology Telemetry team. This unit has 44-beds with an average daily census of 38 patients. After completing orientation, you will be able to self-schedule. In addition, we offer weekend and night shift differentials. We 36- and 24-hour positions open.

Should you have any questions, please contact Debbie Hoekstra at  or debbie.hoekstra

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado.

In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

POSITION SUMMARY  This position provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician, and is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his or her direction. This position observes, contributes to the plan of care, implements, reports and documents patient care in accordance with department policies, standard of care and state scope of practice.

This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to contribute to the assessment of data and to plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.
CORE FUNCTIONS  
1. Observes, compiles and reports the patient’s physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews available information obtained by health care team members.
2. Contributes to plan of care under direction of registered nurse, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews plan of care to reflect changing patient needs and provides input for updates as needed.
3. Implements care based on delegated interventions identified in care plan and medical orders, within scope of practice. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. May delegate and provide supervision in the provision of care to non-licensed personnel, in accordance with state scope of practice.

Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
4. Reports condition of patient, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change in the patient’s condition to the registered nurse and/or physician. Observes and reports patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in…