Licensed Practical Triage Nurse Medical Oncology

Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a variety of delegated nursing tasks and participates in patient care within their Scope of Practice, guided by registered nurses, licensed physicians, or other specified health care professionals.

Unit Specifics

Working as an LPN here on the Medical Oncology unit, you will work in the capacity of triage support. You will be working with Adult outpatient oncology patients .As an LPN on the unit you will be assisting 2 doctors with order entry, answering the phone, completing inbasket messages, and triaging as appropriate to the RN. Some of our specific equipment / software usage consists of : Epic Beacon, telemed.

Shift and Schedule Requirements : Monday - Thursday 7 : 30am-4 : 30pm. Every other Friday 7 : 30am-noon.

Essential Functions

• Assists with admission and check-in process, including orienting patients and completing necessary forms.
• Prepares and administers medications within the scope of practice, and assists with patient activities of daily living, preparing them for medical or surgical interventions.
• Obtains and tracks specimens for laboratory analysis, and documents patient care, interventions, updating care plans accurately and timely.
• Communicates with supervisory RN, physicians, or licensed independent practitioners regarding patient care and changes in condition, and participates in patient education about health status, maintenance, and management of conditions.
• Follows legal and ethical standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, accurate documentation, and participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives, acting as a mentor or trainer to other staff if required.

Skills

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Location :

St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Cancer Centers of Montana

Work City

Billings

Work State

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$26.48 - $40.87

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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