Med Oncology LPN - IV Cert

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

Additional Information About the Role

Christian Hospital Medical Oncology Floor (4th Floor) Inpatient Medical Oncology at Christian Hospital is comprised of a 28-bed unit, including 2 comfort suites for end-of-life patients. This unit cares for 75 percent medical patients and 25 percent hematology/oncology patients. The age range is 18 and above.

• • • • Up to a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
      • Benefits Eligible - Pension Plan Retirement Benefit
      • Night Shift
      • 12 Hour Shift - 7:00pm-7:00am
      • Shift Differentials for Nights/Weekends
      • Rotating Weekends Additional Preferred Requirements
        • • Open to all levels of Experience
          • New Graduates Welcome!
            Overview
            
            Christian Hospital is a full-service acute care community hospital located on 28 acres in north St. Louis County. Christian Hospital is noted for its excellence in heart services and lifesaving cardiothoracic surgery, emergency medicine, breast health services, orthopedic/spine surgery, hyperbaric wound care, pain management, vascular surgery, endocrinology, gastrointestinal care, stroke care, nephrology, therapy, radiology, urology, pulmonary care and treating sleep disorders. Northwest HealthCare, located six miles west of Christian Hospital, provides the community 24-hour emergency care, with Washington University Physicians and St. Louis Children's Hospital providing pediatric services. Northwest HealthCare is also home to the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of full-service outpatient diagnostic and imaging services in a convenient setting. Patients admitted to Oncology are acutely ill patients with medical problems whose primary reasons for admission include, but are not limited to, all types of cancer, hematological disorders, anemia, immuno-compromised patients, sickle cell disease, and medical diagnosis such as pneumonia, diabetes, CHF, GI bleeding, and renal failure. Age range is 16 and above.
            Preferred Qualifications
            
            Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities including IV management, utilizing the nursing process, under the supervision of the RN. Responsibilities
          • Implements treatments and procedures within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse.
          • Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in professional development and life long learning.
          • Performs patient assessment and evaluation with regard to the patient?s age and developmental needs.
          • Assists in developing and updating the plan of care with regard to the patient?s age and developmental needs.
          • Implements plan of care with regard to the patient?s age and developmental needs. Minimum Requirements Education
          • High School Diploma or GED - Nursing Experience
          • No Experience Supervisor Experience
          • No Experience Licenses & Certifications
          • LPN - IV Cert Preferred Requirements Experience
          • 
            Benefits and Legal Statement
            
            BJC Total Rewards At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
            • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
            • Disability insurance paid for by BJC
            • Pension Plan /403(b) Plan funded by BJC
            • 401(k) plan with BJC match
            • Tuition Assistance available on first day
            • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
            • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
            • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
            • Adoption assistance To learn more, go to Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: BJC HealthCare, St. Louis , Med Oncology LPN - IV Cert, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri