PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Marietta Oncology
Wellstar Health Systems

Job Info

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Overview

The PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Marietta Oncology is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:PRN
• Shift: Day Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Marietta Oncology:

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details

Facility: Cobb Hospital

Job Summary:
The LPN works under the direction of the direction of a Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. Provides care for the patient. This includes age appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high-quality care. Includes preparing patient for exams, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care and recording treatment in medical record. Assists with patient and family education. They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education. Performs other duties as necessary. In this role they can serve as a preceptor for newly hired LPN colleagues.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
DIRECT PATIENT CARE - Assesses and assists with managing patient's total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process - Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RN - Meets established productivity standards - Demonstrates knowledge and skill in accessing de-accessing ports including flushing the line and sterile technique - Demonstrates knowledge and skill in medication administration as defined within scope for WHS - Seeks training, supervision or direction from leadership as needed - May delegate tasks to unlicensed staff, as appropriate and within their scope of practice. - Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc.) in a culturally sensitive manner. - Always partners with the patient, significant others and/or family (as appropriate) to promote a comfortable and safe environment for the delivery of care, making the patient's goals the focus of the plan of care. COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE - Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members - Informs RN, physician, midlevel and/or clinical supervisor or manager of changes in patient's condition, as appropriate - Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order PATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION - Serves as patient educator to foster self- care or caregiver support for the patient - Utilizes teach back to insure patient and/or caregiver understand self care STAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate - Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed - Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the oncology patient COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION - Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe - Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines - Responsible for checking voice mail box when working as triage, returning patient phone calls and returning calls as appropriate - Responsible for checking work email daily
Required Minimum Education:
Practical Nursing Diploma Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Lic Practical Nurse 1.00 Required Basic Life Support 2.00 Required BLS - Instructor 2.00 Required BLS - Provisional 2.00 Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications:

Required Minimum Experience:
Previous healthcare experience Preferred and Experience in oncology, ambulatory, outpatient setting Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Positive leadership, problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills. Strong assessment and clinical skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Computer skills required.

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Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.

Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
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  We honor every voice
  
  

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