LPN Cancer Care Institute

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Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Department

CCI Radiation Oncology

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Starting Pay Rate Range

$23.25 - $26.70

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a key role in delivering direct and indirect patient care in an outpatient setting. Working under the supervision of a physician or Registered Nurse (RN), the LPN provides care to assigned patients and performs delegated tasks to meet their needs. All care is delivered in accordance with Monument Health’s policies, professional standards, the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends)

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards.
• Properly prepares for care of patient by participating in pre-visit planning, preparing exam and treatment areas per clinic standards.
• Completes patient rooming procedures to include vital signs, data collection and other identified components specific to the clinic setting.
• Accurately administers and documents medications in accordance with best practice and clinic policy.
• Performs nursing procedures and treatments within Scope of Responsibilities according to nursing division and clinic specific standards.
• Exhibits proficiency in conducting and documenting accurate assessments, implementing clinical interventions, evaluating outcomes, and collaboratively adjusting the care plan with the RN or provider.
• Provide/distribute preapproved/preprinted patient education materials. Provide reinforcement of health teaching and discharge instruction provided by RN/provider, directing all patient questions to RN/provider.
• Conducts independent nursing visits within the permitted scope of practice and department policy, ensuring appropriate supervision is provided.
• Assist in management of inbox and complete patient referrals/prior authorizations per policy and scope.
• Assists and actively participates in onboarding and mentoring of clinical staff per scope and as directed.
• Positively supports and contributes to departmental development as evidenced by participating in meetings, committees, and continuing education/training.
• Ensures documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, concise within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursingCertification - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing

Preferred:

Experience - 1+ years of Healthcare Experience

Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Ambulatory Nursing

Shift

Employee Type

PRN

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