LPN Per Diem - TMCH Cancer Center

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care, assists patients with activities of daily living encouraging independent behavior when appropriate, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Reinforces the philosophy, policies and procedures of the hospital to patients and their families.
• Consults with registered nurse concerning instructional needs of patients and implements instructional activities of therapists, pharmacists and other professionals.
• Demonstrates procedures and testing materials and encourages patients to participate in procedure and technique.
• Assists with the instructional needs of patients and offers informational material, explaining it to them and pointing out special areas of concern.
• Keeps patient records current and confidential; records type of instruction given and other pertinent information on patient’s chart.
• Notifies physician on call regarding any unusual or unexpected events, changes in patient’s condition, problems requiring direct physician consultation.
• Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with registered nurse as required and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care; participates in the development and implementation of the patient care plan.
• Provides appropriate, direct patient care in assigned area(s) utilizing aseptic technique.
• Affords assistance to physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Consults (under the direct supervision of the registered nurse) with Infection control concerning the implementation of infection control program, identification and isolation of infections.
• Inspects area daily for compliance with policies and procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur; identifies and resolves workplace safety issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nurse or technical/vocational school.
• Preferred two (2) years of practical nursing experience.
• LPN license permitting work in the state of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.