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Job Requirements of LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Urology Oncology and Hematology Oncology Clinics - Stephenson Cancer Center:
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Employment Type:
Full-Time
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Location:
Edmond, OK (Onsite)
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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Urology Oncology and Hematology Oncology Clinics - Stephenson Cancer Center
Position Title:
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Urology Oncology and Hematology Oncology Clinics - Stephenson Cancer CenterDepartment:
SCC UrologyJob Description:
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Location: Stephenson Cancer Center
Shift: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday (8a-5p)
Urologic cancers encompass those affecting the prostate, kidney, bladder and surrounding areas. Caring for this patient population is complex and multidisciplinary but incredibly rewarding. The care team, consisting of RNs, LPNs, MAs, and CTAs, will collaborate with 8-10 providers per week to manage a patient load of 80-100 individuals daily, spanning from cancer surveillance to end-of-life care.
The Hematology Oncology Clinic an outpatient facility at the Stephenson Cancer Center with 12-15 providers and servicing roughly 60 patients with different blood disorders and cancer diagnoses, also Bone Marrow Biopsy’s procedures and interventions. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment that requires great communication skills, the ability to multitask, and welcomes a willingness to learn.
Elevate your career with OU Health's LPN to BSN Degree Accelerator program through the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing, designed to empower Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to seamlessly transition to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. We shoulder the financial responsibility, covering costs for LPNs in the LPN to BSN RN program, which offers asynchronous classes, Oklahoma-based clinical rotations, and internet-based coursework to accommodate working nurses. This flexible hybrid program, spanning 60 credit hours, blends 30 credit hours from advanced standing examination and 30 from program enrollment, providing an accessible pathway for LPNs to enhance their education and professional growth within the nursing field.
This benefit is available to those OU Health Employees who:
Are Full-Time and Part-Time (0.6 or more FTE) LPN employees
Have been continuously employed by OU Health for a minimum of 6 months
Have a minimum of 1 year LPN experience
All those admitted to the program must remain employed by OU Health through program completion.
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General Description: Under general supervision of a registered nurse, provides nursing care in a hospital based outpatient department to an assigned group of patients with a complex oncology diagnosis.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Administers medications safely under direction of physician or other medical personnel
- Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
- Provide care according to an established nursing plan.
- Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation
- Ensures patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate
- Communicates systematic report to other care providers.
- Assisting in the coordination of care delivery; utilizes resources to promote the continuum of care.
- Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment.
- Documents progress toward the attainment of outcomes.
- Uses quality and evidence based practice to deliver and improve care.
- Works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.
- Triage telephone calls for referral to other clinical team members
- Infusion/Treatment Depts: demonstrates knowledge and skills in chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products.
- Radiation Oncology Depts: demonstrates knowledge of radiation therapies and procedures, including side effect and symptom management. Demonstrates ability to triage patients and coordinate with provider to ensure care needs are met
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill in aspects of IV therapy and hydration
- Manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects of such treatment.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Completion of educational requirements for NCLEX-PN examination. Completes Oncology Specific courses and competencies within 1 year of hire
Experience: Oncology or previous health care office experience preferred
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current LPN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact LPN License (eNLC) required. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.
- Ability to organize, coordinate, plan and evaluate nursing needs of assigned patients.
- Must be knowledgeable about operating room techniques if applying for a surgery position.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
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