Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Oncology Infusion Therapy Center

Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Responsibilities
How would you like to work where compassion meets innovation? Wellstar is a winner of the Commission on Cancer's Outstanding Achievement Award for commitment to high-quality cancer care! We are seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse who enjoys making a difference in their patient's life. With Wellstar's Northwest Georgia Oncology Center you can have a positive impact on the well-being of our patients. This full-time opportunity is based near Kennestone Hospital in Marietta.
The Oncology LPN works under the direction of the direction of a Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. The LPN provides care for the patient. This includes age-appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The Oncology LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high-quality care. This includes preparing patient for exams, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care and recording treatment in medical record. The LPN also assists with patient and family education.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education:

• Practical Nursing DiplomaRequired Minimum Licensure/Certification:
  • Current/active license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia.
  • Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association prior to hire date.Required Minimum Experience:
    • Previous healthcare experience preferred.
    • Experience in oncology, ambulatory, outpatient setting preferred.
      We'd like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we'll help you make the most of all life's moments - on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including: Your Wellness, Your Pay, Your Future, Your Joy. We think it's pretty simple - we care for our team members and our team members care for the community.
      
      
      Make a difference in patients' lives--- and your own! Here, it's more than healthcare - it's CareerCare!

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