LPN - Oncology Clinic

Ifyou’vegot a great heart and passion for nursing, you belong here. Building a sense of connection is vital to your growth and progression as anurseandit’sembedded in every little thing we do at LCMC Health.  

Whetheryou’rea newgrador a seasoned caregiver, as an LPN ClinicNurseyou’llfind what makes you extraordinary and become part ofhealthcarecommunity that appreciates and nurtures “youbeingyou”.Ifyou’reready to deepen your callingina culture that fosters your well-being and growth opportunity, thenyou’regoing to love it here.  

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. We love that about you. Andwe’reexcited to get to know you and find out whatyou’llbring to this nursing role.Your Everyday

Maintain and advocate for a safe environment, follow infection control procedures,participatein qualityimprovementand other regulatory standard protocols during patientvisitsand report safety issues.

Participate in clinic flow,assistingwith patient arrival, preparing patients for examination,treatmentand/or procedures, recordingappropriate vitalsigns, and recognizing responding, and reporting abnormal findings or emergencies to theappropriate medicalprovider. 

Prepare patients for examination,treatmentand/or procedures, record vital signs,identifyabnormalvaluesand emergent situations.

Ensure continuity of care, comfort, efficiency, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.

Administer prescribedmedicationand/or vaccinations,maintainmedicationsanddemonstrateproper storage, logs, or disposal of expired medications.

Gatherappropriate clinicaldocumentation and obtain medical records when needed or requested by the medical provider.

Document clinical tasks, testing and procedures appropriately in thepatientmedical record and navigate electronic medical records to obtain records, update patient information, and schedule follow-up appointments. 

Collect specimens for testing and/or transport.

Maintain strict patient confidentiality and privacy of personal health information.

Obtain laboratory and radiology results, medical records, update patient demographic data, and gatherappropriate clinicaldocumentation.

Ensure patient safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement and other regulatory standards and compliance; prepare safety reports and report safety hazards to appropriate personnel.

Initiate patient and family education usingappropriate resourcesand continuum of care services. 

Contribute to the team byassisting others without being asked.

The Must-HavesMinimum:

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.

Current American Heart Association BLS certification.