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Join Our Surgical Oncology Clinic at UNC Health Care

Provides direct patient care to our adult oncology patient population, meeting both psychological and physical needs in accordance with plan of care, physician’s orders, and departments policies and procedures. Full-time; 40 hrs/week; Monday-Friday; Position qualifies for excellent benefits, including health, retirement and generous PTO accruals.

Seeking Experienced LPN for the Adult Surgical Oncology outpatient clinic to work with a collaborative, supportive team in a high-volume and fast paced outpatient setting. Our team is a diverse group committed to compassionate and comprehensive care of each patient along their cancer journey. In an effort to provide comprehensive care to our patients, our clinic encompasses multiple treatment modalities including surgical planning and management, minor procedures performed in clinic, conservative management, systemic management, surveillance, etc.

A strong candidate is detail oriented, has strong assessment skills, and can communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members, patients, and visitors.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside a strong team of RNs, Medical Assistants, and Clinical Support Technicians dedicated to compassionate care and mutual support.

• Professional Growth: Enjoy personalized orientation and opportunities for development in surgical oncology and surgical care.

• Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Care: Be part of a team that includes surgeons, medical oncologists, NP’s, triage nurses, and nurse navigators.

What You'll Do

• Assist with minor outpatient procedures

• Manage pre- and post-surgical patient needs

• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to address complex oncology and surgical needs

• Administer medications to manage symptoms

• Provide patient-centered education

Orientation & Training

Staff receive a 6–8-week personalized orientation, tailored to their experience and goals. While previous surgical and oncology experience is preferred, we provide comprehensive training to ensure a smooth transition into this role.

What We Value

• Excellence in patient care

• Adaptability in a fast-paced clinic setting

• A commitment to patient education and holistic care

Apply Today

Join our dynamic Surgical Oncology team and be part of an exciting time of growth at UNC Health Care and the North Carolina Cancer Hospital. Together, we provide truly effective continuity of care for our patients and their families.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Responsibilities:

1. Contributes to the development and maintenance of a current, individualized, goal-oriented plan of care and consults with other health professionals to assure that the assessed needs of patient/caregiver are met.

2. Observes, assesses, documents, and reports patient response to treatments/therapies and teaching, and adjusts priorities of care according to patient/caregiver needs. Collects, documents, and reports (to responsible MD or RN) data regarding patient's biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning needs.

3. Participates in unit, service, and/or department enrichment activities which contribute to positive outcomes such as assigned committees, CQI activities/groups, and the orientation and education of other personnel.

4. Provides a broad range of treatments/therapies to patients including, but not limited to, respiratory treatments, Oral/NG/NT suctioning, and tracheostomy care, administration of medications, observation of cardiac monitors, respirators, etc. and reporting of any changes, assistance to physician with special procedures, monitoring of intravenous infusions, performs point of care testing, performs routine laboratory work, changing/irrigating catheters, specialized sterile dressings, and patient/caregiver teaching based upon the established teaching plan.

5. Provides assistance to patients and families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic experience, and discharge.

6. Provides support to patients and families. Verbally de-escalates frightened or potentially aggressive patients. Facilitates age appropriate coping strategies for patients.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements:

• Requires graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of North Carolina. Requires BLS.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• Requires two (2) years of previous experience as an LPN.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Requesting to transition our CMA III position to an LPN 1B as we have had many challenges with hiring and retaining a CMA .

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH Adult Surg Onc Clinic

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $20.53 - $29.23 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.