Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Marietta Oncology

Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: September 4, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: h3Overview/h3brp style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"At WellStar we all share common goals. That's what makes us so successful - and such an integral part of our communities. We want the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and for our colleagues. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Georgia, this means we pride ourselves on investing in the communities that we serve. We continue to provide innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare./span/pp style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;" /pp style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"This is a full-time opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to work at Northwest Georgia Oncology Center Marietta./span/pbrh3Responsibilities/h3brp style="margin: 0px;"strongSignficiant Sign-On Bonus and Relocation assistance offered for qualified experienced RNs./strong/pp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"The strongOncology LPN/strong works under the direction of the direction of a Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. The LPN p/spanspan style="font-size: 10pt;"rovides care for the patient. This includes age appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high-quality care. Includes preparing patient for exams, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care and recording treatment in medical record./span/pp style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;" /pp style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Assists with patient and family education. They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education. Performs other duties as necessary. In this role they can serve as a preceptor for newly hired LPN colleagues./span/pbrh3Qualifications/h3brp style="margin: 0px;"span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt;"strongRequired Minimum Education:/strong/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Practical Nursing Diploma/span/li/ulp style="margin: 0px;"span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt;"strongRequired Minimum Licensure/Certification:/strong/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Current/active license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association prior to hire date./span/li/ulp style="margin: 0px;"span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt;"strongRequired Minimum Experience:/strong/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Previous healthcare experience preferred./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Experience in oncology, ambulatory, outpatient setting preferred./span/li/ulbrbrp style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"Jspan style="font-size: 10pt;"oin us for outstanding benefits and development opportunities. We also offer state-of-the-art technology, professional support and advancement, and colleagues that rank amongst the best in the country. /span/pp style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;" /pp style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Step up to your potential. Find out more and apply today!/span/p

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