LPN - Medical Oncology

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                     LPN Medical Oncology

REPORTS TO POSITION:        Manger Cancer Services

DEPARTMENT:                       Medical Oncology

DATE LAST REVIEWED:         October 29, 2019

OUR VISION:               Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION:             In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES:             Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:   The Cancer Center at St. Charles Health System is a comprehensive cancer center that provides holistic care to our patients.  The cancer center provides chemotherapy, medical oncology, infusion services, radiation therapy, integrative medicine, nutrition, social work, survivorship and other supportive care treatments.  All of our staff support our patients in the various stages of their treatments. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:  The LPN in cancer center provides assistance to the nursing staff by starting IV’s, accessing ports and central lines. They also assist with patient hydration, vital signs, therapeutic phlebotomies, and administration of injections.   Caregiver must use triage skills to make appropriate patient health assessments and to anticipate patients’ needs as it relates to their medical care. This position does not manage any other caregivers.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:  

Performs a variety of physician-requested ancillary and/or minor surgical patient procedures.  

Provides assistance/back-up to all caregivers/providers

Review of treatment plans, obtain lab values to correctly determine patient’s ability to receive treatment

Accurate, safe, venipuncture, placement of venous catheters, access of central port-a-caths

Direct patient care, education and assessment of clinical skills

Daily preparation work, stocking, re-shelving, prepping IV bags and any other duties needed throughout the day

Participates in staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars as required

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.  Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. 

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: Graduate of Accredited Nursing Program with current Oregon license   

Required: High school diploma or GED. 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required:  Oregon LPN, or Oregon RN license.

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements.  Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all St. Charles Health System worksites.

Preferred:  N/A

EXPERIENCE

Required: Two (1) years experience in a LPN.   

Preferred: Experience in Oncology/Infusion room nursing. Experience IV skills including ports and central lines. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.

Never (0%):  Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.

Never (0%):  Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

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