LPN-Oncology

• Area of Interest: LPN
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department:
  Medical Oncology- JENCC
• Shift: Fulltime
• Job

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.

• Pay time off, parental leave, 401K matching and employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. 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 grow your family.

• 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 environment. Compiles with all safety goals, infection prevention and risk management policies and procedures.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required

• 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.

• 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.