LPN/LVN - Oncology/Palliative Care

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Sign-on bonus: Up to $8,000.00

Department: Oncology/Palliative Care

Schedule: Full Time FT Nights, 3 - 12 hour shifts per week, 7pm - 7am

Hospital: St Vincent's Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

We encourage new grads to apply! We have a team of great nurses and LPNs who love mentoring our new grads and who look forward to setting them up for success. We have a variety of patients in which we know you will learn and gain valuable well-rounded experience. If you are looking for a home, you do not need to look any further. On 3 South Medical Unit we have 30 beds. We are moving towards specializing in Palliative Care and Oncology with many opportunities to advance your career once you are settled. Our nursing staff is working right now to get Chemo and Palliative Care Certifications. We work with many specialists.

BenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your communityAs a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.ResponsibilitiesProvide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.

Contribute to the assessment of patients and assure the well-being of patients.

Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.

Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services.

Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

RequirementsLicensure / Certification / Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional PreferencesNo additional preferences.Why Join Our TeamAscension St. Vincent's employs over 4,800 associates and has been serving Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 122 years. As an associate, you will find rewarding career opportunities at one of our five hospitals and several other healthcare facilities including an outpatient wellness facility that offers medical, imaging, fitness, nutrition and spa services.Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAscension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRightsSp1020.pdf) poster. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf) Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-VerifyParticipationPosterES.pdf)