Outpatient Oncology Clinic Nurse (LPN) at St. Josephs Candler – Savannah, Georgia

Position Summary

• The Outpatient Oncology Clinic Nurse utilizes the nursing process to assist the registered nurse in prescribing, providing, andcoordinating care based on current standards of Oncology nursing. That care includes collecting and documenting pertinenthistory and reassessment, drug administration, port fl ushes as appropriate, and intravenous access. The Clinic Nurse will also beresponsible for Point of Care testing and medication reconciliation on patients as required. In addition, patient, family and staff education is to be performed and documented.

Education

• College Diploma in Nursing - Required

Experience

• 2-3 Years General medical office and electronic medical records - Required

License & Certification

• 1 - 2 Years - Required
• Experience with emergency nursing preferred, with a minimum of 18 months of experience required.

Core Job Functions

1. Demonstrates knowledge and skill to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patient being served. Demonstrates principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient populations served. Coordinates patient care needs with team members and other appropriate departments.

2. Contributes to the formulation of a nursing care plan for patients in consultation with the RN and in collaboration with patients, families, healthcare members using established nursing diagnoses and nursing protocols. Prioritize the nursing care needs of clients. Assist in the review and revision of nursing care plans with the RN to meet the changing needs of the patient.

3. Complies with regulatory guidelines for work area and professional practice standards. Assists with data collection, troubleshooting, and educating staff of performance improvement indicators. Utilizes available safety equipment and processes for patient care.

4. Administers medication utilizing the 5 rights and available safety equipment and processes. Utilizes clinical judgment with patient assessment and prescribed therapies to ensure promotion of goal obtainment. As a leader, it holds healthcare providers accountable for the standard of care.

5. Utilizes Teach Back technique to assess understanding of education. Assesses needs for discharge and the best way the patient may be provided instruction. Utilizes appropriate written communication, education packets and/or audio-video instructions. Teach back performed with patients to facilitate patient outcome improvements by increasing knowledge and skills needed to improve healthy behaviors. Elicit information using effective counseling techniques. Identify factors that might aff communication or learning.

6. Uses critical thinking skills to assess and document to improve patient health outcomes. Participates as a resource in developing tools to accurately assess and document the physical, psycho-social, growth, and developmental dimensions of the patient. Reviews unit, staff performance in collaboration with the manager.