LPN Clinic - Medical Oncology

                    

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Job Title

LPN Clinic - Medical Oncology

                        

Location

Stuart

                    

Facility

Martin Health North

                     

Department

Medical Oncology Cancer Center-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

                      

Job Code

G0582F

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Martin Health where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. At Martin Health, we strive daily to provide world-class care to the communities in and around Martin County and treat our patients as family. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses, and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment.    

The Department of Hematology & Medical Oncology is comprised of physicians, nurses, researchers, advanced practice providers (APP) and other healthcare professionals specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancers or disorders of the blood. We believe in compassionate patient care, and we will always put patients and their family members first. By joining the Medical Oncology team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will assist the five physicians along with other caregivers in providing top-quality patient care to patients in the Cancer Center. You will play a key role in rooming patients, reconciling their health information, answering in-basket messages, answering patient questions, providing reassurance, and communicating provider recommendations to the patients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who seeks to enhance their nursing skills through learning opportunities and professional development.    

A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 8:00AM – 5:00PM.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide professional nursing care to patients.  

• Administer medication.  

• Maintain complete and accurate documentation in medical records and files.  

• Complete authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.   

• Implement pain management assessments and documentation.  

• Recognize changes in patients' status and report pertinent information to Charge Nurse or Physicians. 

• Educate patients, families and others. 

• Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.  

• Follow Code Blue protocol.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program  

• Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross   

• Knowledge of infection control practices 

• Experience with technology