Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Paulding Oncology at Wellstar Health System | Berlin, DE | Rezi

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Paulding Oncology at Wellstar Health System

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Paulding Oncology

Wellstar Health System · Berlin, DE

3 weeks ago

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Paulding Oncology

Wellstar Health System · Berlin, DE

24 days ago
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About the Role

Wellstar is seeking dedicated professionals to join their team, contributing to a mission of enhancing health and well-being through compassionate service, pursuit of excellence, and honoring every voice. This role is crucial in providing direct patient care and coordinating services within the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

  • Assesses and assists with managing patients' total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of the nursing process.
  • Performs routine nursing procedures under the supervision of an 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 consistent with population-specific characteristics in a culturally sensitive manner.
  • Partners with the patient, significant others, and/or family to promote a comfortable and safe environment, making patients' goals the focus of the plan 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 patients' condition, as appropriate.
  • Collaborates with RN to develop and revise the individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order.
  • Serves as patient educator to foster self-care or caregiver support.
  • Utilizes teach back to ensure patient and/or caregiver understand self-care.
  • Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within the 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.
  • 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.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

  • Previous healthcare experience preferred.
  • Experience in oncology, ambulatory, outpatient setting preferred.

Skills

  • Positive leadership
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong time management skills
  • Strong assessment skills
  • Strong clinical skills
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Computer skills

Location

  • Day (United States of America)

Work Type

  • Full-time

Education Level

  • High School Diploma / GED General or Other / Certificate Nursing

Benefits

  • Support to do more meaningful work
  • Rewarding life

About the Company

  • Wellstar's mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person they serve.
  • They are a shining example of what's possible when bright professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry and in people's lives.
  • Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia.