Licensed Practical Nurse Med Onc
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a
variety of delegated nursing tasks and participates in patient care
within their Scope of Practice, guided by registered nurses,
licensed physicians, or other specified health care professionals.
Essential Functions Assists with admission and check-in process,
including orienting patients and completing necessary forms.
Prepares and administers medications within the scope of practice,
and assists with patient activities of daily living, preparing them
for medical or surgical interventions. Obtains and tracks specimens
for laboratory analysis, and documents patient care, interventions,
updating care plans accurately and timely. Communicates with
supervisory RN, physicians, or licensed independent practitioners
regarding patient care and changes in condition, and participates
in patient education about health status, maintenance, and
management of conditions. Follows legal and ethical standards,
ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, accurate
documentation, and participates in quality improvement projects and
initiatives, acting as a mentor or trainer to other staff if
required. Skills Patient Care Patient and Family Education
Documentations Quality Improvement Communication Accountability
Patient Care Coordination Nursing Physical Requirements: Minimum
Qualifications Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in
state of practice. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
(BLS-HCP) certification upon hire OR obtained within 60 days of
hire with prior approval. Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) is
required if applicable to unit. May need IV certification as
required by facility. Colorado sites: Current IV Certification or
obtain IV Certification in the State of practice within three (3)
months of hire. Montana sites: Completion of in-house education and
competency sign-off within three (3) months of hire. LPNs hired
into hospital departments that do not include a long-term care or
behavioral health setting must be enrolled and complete their RN
within 4 years. Preferred Qualifications One (1) year experience in
a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting preferred. One (1) year
specialty clinic experience preferred. Physical Requirements
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels,
assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and
supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers,
patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally
communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information,
alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly
during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers
to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and
accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for
documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication
preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of
movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift,
and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of
varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and
assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and
distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling
gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often
required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment,
power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a
stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles
requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires
sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other
vehicles. Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital Work City: Grand
Junction Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 The hourly
range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience. $26.48 - $40.87 We care about your
well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our
caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of
programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that
encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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