Licensed Vocational Nurse (Lvn) Cancer Center Clinic (FT M-F 8-5)

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Cancer Center Clinic-LVN-Full Time(M-F 8-5)

The UMC Cancer Center has a Clinic and Infusion Center that provide care to adult and pediatric patients with non-cancerous, hematology and/or oncology conditions.

o Chemotherapy administration and practices are followed using ONS guidelines and institutional policies and procedures. Protocol participation is also available. Therapies include but are not limited to: chemotherapy via ambulatory infusion pump, intravenous, intrathecal, IM or SQ route, therapeutic phlebotomy, administration of blood and blood products, anti-emetic therapy, IV immunotherapy and IV hydration.

o Clinic nurses are responsible for coordination of care with provider, messages, medication refills, ensuring patient appointments are scheduled and the effective management of the overall clinic.

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• Professional nurse who assesses, delegates, and reviews nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing patient care for a group of patients per scope of practice. Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.

• Completion of ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

• Valid Texas LVN License/Eligible Compact License

• Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association

Orientation

• Experienced LVN (minimum of 1 year)

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