Licensed Practical Nurse – Medical Oncology – Full Time -Days Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Job Description:

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH

– Williamson Health is a regionalhealthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with morethan 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptionalhealthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close tohome. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, whichrecently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensivewomen’s services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advancedsurgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU,leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, anddistinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for bothadult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health serviceproviders include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, TheTurner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’sHospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Healthphysician practices that are strategically located throughout thecommunity, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiplejoint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical CenterWalk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our manyspecialized . Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued andyour skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise toworld-class, compassionate care for the residents of WilliamsonCounty and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride inserving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employeesto work in innovative ways and reserve time and space forcuriosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support thediversity and cultural differences among one another and arecommitted to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciatesthe uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart ofeverything we do: respect for every individual, the health andtotal well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity.

These shape who we are as an organization and are essential fordelivering the highest level of culturally competent care andtreatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician andemployee. Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefitsprogram, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can takecharge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. o Medical, Dental, Vision o PTO o Retirement Matching o Tuition reimbursement o Discount programs o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) o Identity Theft Protection o Legal Aid Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-freeworkplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

To support, implement, and monitor nursing care in a timely andaccurate manner.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education /

Training:

1. Licensed by the State of Tennessee. 2. Graduate of an approved school of nursing. 3. BLS within 90 days of hire.

Workplace Experience:

Patient Care Delivery Equipment and Skills Training:

The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependentlyand independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursingknowledge to a variety of settings.

Equipment:

Order Entry ComputerSystem; Telemetry; AT&T Language Line; Omnicell MedicationSystem;

Physical Environment:

A medical/surgical unit with patient population ranging from lessthan one year of age> ninety-nine years of age.

Physical Effort:

1. Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and inwriting. 2. Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours aday. 3. Required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs. 4. Requires the ability to lift and turn patients with assistanceup to 250 lbs.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Revises the patient’s care plan on an individual basis, identifyingproblems/needs, nursing diagnosis, standards of care/practice,interventions consistent with identified problems and attainableoutcomes. Assists with patient teaching, discharge and post discharge needsas appropriate for patient population. Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipmentappropriate to areas evidence by adherence to policy, procedure andcompetency based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem. Handles/transports/stores/prepares/administers/solutions safely inaccordance with hospital and departmental policies andprocedures Monitors and reports patient’s condition, evaluate patient responseto treatment and modify plan of care appropriately and in a timelymanner. Documents accurately and timely. Maintains healing and therapeutic environment for the patient andfamily. Maintains position specific qualifications. Facilitates staff development. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications. Maintains work area and personal appearance in a way that reflectsprofessionalism and demonstrates to our patients, visitors andcoworkers the importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness andsafety.