Licensed Practical Nurse Medical Oncology
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Billings
Posted on: March 11, 2026
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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.
Within the Oncology unit, the Oncology LPN will specialize in
providing high quality care to patients with cancer, assisting with
palliative care and chemo administration. Shift Details: Rotating
Days and Nights/ 12-Hour Shift Unit Specific Information: - 32 bed
unit with 1 radiation room - Utilize mentor/team nursing to provide
resources for new grads and new hires - Patient Demographic: Care
for med surge patients that include CHF, diabetes, cellulitis, PNA,
respiratory illnesses, and much more. We specialize in oncology and
palliative care providing high quality care and chemo
administration We foster and promote teamwork and respect among
peers Our unit strives to help new hires develop a strong med surg
foundation and grow in their nursing practice. 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 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: Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional
Hospital Work City: Billings Work State: Montana Scheduled Weekly
Hours: 36 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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