Licensed Practical Nurse in Radiation Oncology

Cone Health is looking for a dedicated PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Radiation Oncology team, providing compassionate and high-quality care to patients undergoing radiation treatments. In this fulfilling role, you will have the opportunity to directly impact patients' lives while collaborating with a skilled team of oncologists, registered nurses, and healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver direct nursing support to radiation oncology patients, including conducting assessments, monitoring vital signs, and managing symptoms.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed, ensuring safety and maintaining accurate documentation in the medical records.
• Assist radiation oncologists and RNs with procedures, patient preparations, and coordinating comprehensive care plans.
• Educate patients and families on treatment processes, side-effect management, and necessary follow-up care.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and report any changes in condition promptly to the care team.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, compassionate, and efficient patient care.
• Maintain clinical areas, medical equipment, and supplies in accordance with safety standards.
• Follow infection control and regulatory policies, while safeguarding patient privacy in alignment with HIPAA regulations.
• Support scheduling, enhance patient flow, and facilitate effective communications to optimize clinic operations in a PRN capacity.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives within the radiation oncology department.

Required Skills:
• Experience in providing clinical support in radiation oncology.
• Ability to perform patient assessments at the LPN level.
• Competence in medication administration and safety measures.
• Knowledge of oncology patient education practices.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.
• Skills in monitoring vital signs and managing symptoms effectively.
• Familiarity with infection control and safety protocols.
• Experience in care coordination within an outpatient setting.
• Competence in intravenous therapy and line management (within scope of practice).
• Strong collaboration skills in an interdisciplinary team environment.