LPN Triage Nurse, Oncology Clinic

St. Francis Medical Center - Lafayette, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lafayette, LA

Hospitals

About the position

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Intake Coordinator at Our Lady of Lourdes, you will play a vital role in providing basic therapeutic nursing care in our Oncology Clinic. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about delivering compassionate care and supporting patients through their healthcare journey. You will work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care according to established practices. Your responsibilities will include direct patient care, reviewing diagnostic test results, administering medications, and maintaining accurate medical records. You will also assist in discharge planning and patient education, all while promoting a safe and supportive environment for both patients and healthcare team members. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the healthcare team, advocating for patients' needs and ensuring that their psychological, ethical, spiritual, and cultural requirements are met. You will participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the overall success of the unit by supporting team goals and objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while being part of a community-focused healthcare system that values each team member as a vital part of the healing process. You will be encouraged to identify your learning needs and seek opportunities for professional development, including assisting with the orientation of new employees. At Our Lady of Lourdes, we believe in creating a culture where every employee feels valued and supported. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If you are looking for a fulfilling career in nursing where you can truly make a difference, we invite you to apply and join our team today!

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the RN.
• Reviews diagnostic test results and reports abnormal results and changes in patient condition to the RN, physician and appropriate healthcare team members in a timely manner.
• Administers prescribed medications, therapies and treatments in accordance with practical nursing standards.
• Maintains and reviews patient medical records, notes and physician orders, documents all patient care activities in accordance with documentation standards.
• Implements components of the plan of care within the LPN scope of practice and competency to promote desired outcomes.
• Assists with discharge planning and carrying out the patient's teaching plan under the direction of the RN.
• Evaluates and maintains the environment to promote patient and healthcare team safety.
• Provides compassionate basic nursing care, maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Collaborates with the supervising RN on the execution of the patient's plan of care.
• Assists physicians, RNs and health care team members with data collection, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient and families care to achieve desired outcomes.
• Advocates for the patient and supports the patient's psychological, ethical, spiritual and cultural needs by collaborating with the RN and healthcare team.
• Seeks out healthcare team members to serve as a resource to increase practice knowledge.
• Keeps informed of unit initiatives, supports the outcomes of the team/ committees' work into practice.
• Participates on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees. Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others.
• Demonstrates knowledge of unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
• Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees under the supervision of the RN.
• Seeks opportunities to further increase practice knowledge.
• Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management.

Requirements

• One year acute care experience
• Graduate of an accredited LPN school
• Licensed as LPN in state of Louisiana or work permit and BLS certification
• ACLS and PALS within 6 months
• ABLS within 1 year
• Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills and computer skills

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities
• Affordable employee benefits
• Community culture where you do not feel lost in a large health system