Position Title:LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Phase I Infusion Clinic - Stephenson Cancer Center
Department:SCC Phase 1 Infusion Center
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Location: Stephenson Cancer Center
Shift Available: Part-Time (20 hours/week) 10-hr shifts
Phase 1 is an outpatient Clinical Trials department at the Stephenson Cancer Center advancing their mission of improving patient outcomes and raising the standard of cancer care of all Oklahomans. The Phase 1 program is ranked among the top 10 Phase 1 programs in the nation and is the only Phase 1 program in Oklahoma and the surrounding region. We provide an opportunity for patients to participate in "first-in-human" clinical trials to access new and promising investigational agents. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment that requires great communication skills, the ability to multitask, and welcomes a willingness to learn.
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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