Open Opportunities

At Oregon Oncology Specialists, we take care of people.  The Nursing department is crucial to this mission because we deliver the specialized care that best serves the patient’s needs throughout diagnosis and treatment.   We celebrate survivors and deliver compassionate care when our patient’s disease continues through the end of their lives.  We do this by monitoring our patients’ well-being, addressing their physical needs, and caring for their emotional well-being.   We are dedicated to making our patients’ and their families’ experience as positive as possible before, during, and after their cancer treatment.

In The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is key to department success because they offer highly skilled and compassionate care for our specialized patient population. In this key position you will collaborate with coworkers and providers to ensure our patients receive personalized care during a very vulnerable and difficult time of their lives. You will assist in the delivery of patient care under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse. The LPN contributes to patient assessment and the development of a care plan, implements aspects of care as directed, and participates in the ongoing evaluation of care.

This is a full-time position. The hours are 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm with a 30-minute lunch.

Essential Job Functions

• Assesses, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to the RN and/or MD/APP.
• Reviews patient chart, labs, orders, dictation prior to treatment administration.
• Administers medications, injections and vaccines as ordered by a licensed provider and within LPN scope of practice and OSG policy.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers within the care plan, and appropriately refers their clinical care questions to the clinical care team.
• Performs basic phlebotomy, IV insertion, and basic management of central venous catheter dressings in accordance with established OSG Policies and Procedures.
• Collects, handles, and labels specimens in accordance with established OSG Policies and Procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management, for which appropriate training will be provided, to support departmental objectives and organizational success.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LPN License in State of Oregon
• Basic Life Support certification within 2 months of hire
• Current proficiency in injections
• One year experience in an inpatient or outpatient clinic
• Must be fully vaccinated (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis in compliance with applicable law)

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a patient care setting
• Oncology experience helpful
• Ability to use an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
• Bilingual, Spanish

A successful LPN will…

• Enjoy a busy and fast-paced daily routine
• Be observant and intuitive about patient needs
• Appreciate working where they can truly make a difference in patient care
• Enjoy critical thinking and problem solving
• Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Enjoy working in a supportive team environment