Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical Oncology Clinic

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• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a RN
• Collects patient assessment data and notifies appropriate RN of actual and/or potential problem and needs on an ongoing basis; records information concisely, accurately, and completely
• Takes patient vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respirations and records on patient record; reports any unusual findings to RN
• Weights and measures patients and records on patient record
• Administer medications and performs treatments and procedures as assigned by the RN
• Assists with the patient intake process and discharge
• Perform skilled nursing procedures within the scope of safe nursing practice following nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Assist physician/ARNP/RN during test or procedures
• Documents appropriate information and in a timely manner according to nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care
• Performs more-complex nursing activities as competence increases
• Communicates frequently with the Charge RN regarding patients’ physical and mental conditions
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Constructively participates in appropriate committees within the nursing department and/or the hospital
• Perform daily checks in each unit covered by the team to ensure all the equipments to be used for the safety of patients and personnel.
• Monitor availability of supplies and order replacement of necessary items to assure efficient operation.
• Respond and assist team members and other personnel in any patient emergencies
• Assist in the orientation of other LPN and or nursing assistants
• Creates a comfortable environment for staff, physicians, and other health care personnel.
• Knowledgeable in and effective in caring out the policies of the clinic and facility
• Supports and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Collects and conduct test ordered by physicians/ARNP from patient Blood, sputum or urine.
• Draw and collect blood specimens for the purpose of laboratory testing
• Set up and administers EKG

• Consistently maintain complete confidentiality on all aspects HIPPA regulations.
• Attends meetings as needed and mandatory in-services
• Acts as role model and maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Maintains documentation of the continuing education requirements.
• Maintains professional certifications/licensure in active status.
• Seeks/accepts training to learn new skills and maintain current competencies.
• Practices within the guidelines as set forth by the Florida Board of Nursing.
• Meets customers’ expectation by listening to them, demonstrating sensitivity and awareness of others.
• Follows through to ensure that established expectations are satisfied; keep customers informed of progress.
• Works effectively and cooperatively in groups/teams to ensure quality patient care.
• Communicates effective with directors and/or manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Regular, predictable, and dependable attendance.
• Demonstrate dependability/reliability by promptly reporting to work when scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinic Nurse Supervisor

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Charge RN/Manager

None.

Requires current/valid Florida nursing license. Graduate from an accredited LPN school. 2 year Associate Degree BLS, HIV, Domestic Violence, and Medication Errors Minimum of one year LPN experience preferably in a hospital setting. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Excellent English verbal/written skills are…