LPN Cancer Center Days

Company: Cone Health
Location: Oak Ridge
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

LPN Cancer Center Days at Cone Health summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Cancer Center supports healthcare providers by implementing patient care plans and preparing medical equipment in a hospital environment. This role involves collecting patient information, ensuring safety precautions, and communicating healthcare instructions effectively. The LPN is responsible for responding to emergencies and maintaining high standards of patient care under the supervision of registered nurses.
Overview: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospital supports the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider in a hospital setting to provide high-quality patient care. Working under close supervision, this role develops and implements hospital-based care plans and prepares equipment for procedures across the organization's hospital systems.
Responsibilities:
Supports the care team by collecting patient history and medical information in order to provide complete case documentation in hospital medical records.
Assists in developing and implementing care plans as directed by the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider to serve patient needs of those being treated in a hospital.
Ensures that the proper techniques and safety precautions are taken in accordance with Cone Health policies around sterile environments.
Communicates health care instructions to patients and families in order to deliver information in a clear way for the care plan.
Helps to respond to emergencies and safety hazards by utilizing personal protective equipment and hospital precautions to avoid patient harm.
Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
EDUCATION:Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Diploma in Practical Nursing; Completion of Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required within 4 years of hire.
EXPERIENCE:Required: None; New LPN Graduates must be accepted into the Cone Health LPN Academy
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:Required: Current LPN license in North Carolina; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider

Keywords:
Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, patient care, hospital, healthcare, nursing, medical assistant, Cancer Center, patient safety, care plans

Keywords: Cone Health, Greensboro , LPN Cancer Center Days, Healthcare , Oak Ridge, North Carolina