Outpatient Oncology LPN/LVN
Aberdeen, WA
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Oncology Clinic LVN / LPN

Location: Aberdeen, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract (Temp-to-Perm)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

• Role: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in an Oncology outpatient clinic
• Work Schedule: 4-day work week
• This is a local position with a 13-week contract trial period. After successful completion and mutual agreement, the role may convert to permanent staff.
• Candidates must be interested in a temp-to-perm role to be considered.
• Responsibilities include:

  • Follow-up phone calls to patients
  • Pain assessment and management
  • Pharmacy calls and refill requests
  • Telephone triage
• Floating: Possible float to a nearby facility (Centralia) in case of call-outs; to be discussed during interview.
• Weekend and on-call shifts are not required.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an LVN/LPN in a relevant specialty (Oncology or similar outpatient setting)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Candidate Requirements

• Must be local to the area (locals only)
• Must confirm interest in temp-to-perm role upon application
• Must participate in an on-camera video interview with the manager

Facility & System Information

• Facility Type: Outpatient Oncology Clinic
• Electronic Health Record System: EPIC

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Current LVN/LPN license valid in Washington State
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (if required by clinical track)
• Chemotherapy certification (verify if required)
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track and facility requirements (e.g., PALS, NRP, IV Certification)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, updated annually
• State-specific searches and verifications as required by Washington State law
• Employment Application covering at least the last 5 years
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator Safety Clearance (RespSafety) for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024, updated annually
• Fit Mask testing (N95 or equivalent) required for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024, updated annually

Training & Competency Requirements

• Completion of Providence Health and Services required WorkRamp modules, including:

  • Annual Regulatory Requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Oncology and outpatient care
  • Facility-specific modules as applicable
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency exams and skills checklists updated annually as required

Additional Notes

• This position requires adherence to Providence Health and Services policies including floating policy acknowledgment.
• Badge photo required for facility access.
• Epic training modules must be completed as assigned.
• Candidates must comply with all state and facility-specific background and credentialing requirements.

This opportunity is ideal for a local LVN/LPN with oncology experience seeking a short-term contract with potential for permanent placement in an outpatient oncology clinic setting.