LPN/LVN - Oncology/Med Surg
Company: Ascension
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 1, 2025
Job Description:
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- Department: Oncology/Medical Surgical
- Schedule: Full-time Night, 7 pm- 7 am
- Hospital: Saint Thomas West
- Location: Nashville, TNOur Oncology unit is a 24 bed
newly-renovated, fast paced Acute Care unit. Nurses receive support
from ancillary interdisciplinary team members as well as patient
care technicians. We care for the adult population with a variety
of diagnoses, such as: Primary cancer diagnosis: breast, lung,
colon, Chemotherapy administration (once certified) and symptom
management, Blood dyscrasias: anemia, hemophilia, sickle cell, and
General Med/Surg overflow.Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various
health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits
including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption
assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your
community -Benefit options and eligibility vary by position.
Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to,
experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the
time of the offer.Responsibilities Provide care to patients under
the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning
within scope of license.
- Contribute to the assessment of patients and assure the
well-being of patients.
- Administer medications and observe patients for adverse
reactions to medications or treatments.
- Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
- Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan
including self care post discharge, holistic health needs,
available resources and follow up care.Requirements Licensure /
Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association
(AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job
transfer date required.
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the
Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for
multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to
hire date or job transfer date required.Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing
required.Additional Preferences No additional preferences.Why Join
Our Team Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system
with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is
the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee.
Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of
care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint
ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.
-Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health
system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate,
personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living
communities. -Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything
we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back,
volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension
careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your
life and the lives of the people around you.Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal employment
opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment
regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression,
age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information,
carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a
covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws. -For further information, view the - poster or poster.
-As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career
flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being
of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our
associates are empowered to apply their military experience and
unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. -
-Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only
to individuals who have applied for a position using our official
application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of
employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information
from applicants. -E-Verify Statement This employer participates in
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