LPN Oncology

About the unit

This 31-bed unit is dedicated to Oncology and Med-Surg overflow. This unit schedules daily short stays for chemotherapy treatment, blood transfusions, bone marrow biopsies and cardiac catheterization. Also specializes with surgical patients with epidurals and can accommodate telemetry patients. The nurse patient ratio is based on acuity, census, and activity. This unit also covers the 8-bed infusion center which is also included on the 3rd floor.

About Farmington Hills Hospital

Recognized by U.S News and World Report as one of the nation's high-performing facilities for multiple procedures and conditions and has been recognized as a Magnet-designed hospital for nursing excellence. This hospital has grown in size and capabilities over the decades to become a Level II trauma center, serving the community since 1965. It also serves as the base teaching hospital for Michigan State University.

Scope of Work

Under direct general supervision of the registered nurse and following hospital policy and procedure, provides nursing care to patients. Implements nursing care procedures, and evaluates patient progress. Provides teaching to patients and their families. While actual responsibilities and duties may vary depending upon the clinical area assigned, the following are typical of duties that would be performed, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Training:

• Successful completion of a Practical Nursing program from an approved school.

Work Experience:

• Completion of pharmacology course work (NAPNES or minimum documented 32 hours).

Certification, Licensure, Registration:

• Active and unrestricted Licensed Practice Nurse license in the State of Michigan. Successful Healthcare Provider course completion.

Other Qualifications:

• Requires interpersonal skills adequate to explain procedures and calm fears of patients and families, exchange patient information with physicians, nursing staff and other hospital staff. Requires the ability to gather and assess patient information from a variety of sources in a timely manner and provide nursing care accordingly.

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

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• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

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