Job description

Hi! We are currently looking for an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join our outpatient team in Poughkeepsie, NY!

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Department: Oncology

Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 (Depending on Experience)

Excellent Benefits Package and a Great Work Life Balance! No Weekends, No Holidays!

Required Experience, Education & Licensure:

• Hold an active NY state issued LPN license
• BLS preferred
• Oncology/Hematology experience a plus

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care for specified patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed.
• Performs nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients.
• Provides education to patients, families, and significant others; acts as an information resource to students, health care professionals, patients, and the public.
• Provides family support as required, including applicable referrals and bereavement counseling.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• May train and guide other nursing and support staff engaged in clinical activities; may participate in research and related activities.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of oncology treatment procedures, facilities and equipment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to perform nursing assessments and patient triage.
• Knowledge of supportive care principles and techniques for oncology patients.
• Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
• Knowledge of the nature and treatments of oncological diseases and of reactions and side effects of related therapy methods.
• Patient assessment and referral skills.
• Knowledge of bereavement counseling techniques.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Oncology: 1 year (Preferred)
• LPN: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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