Clinical Nurse

PIEDMONT CANCER INSTITUTE PC•Fayetteville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients with hematology and oncology conditions, including assessment, triage, treatment, and education in accordance with Piedmont Cancer Institute policies, standards of practice, and workflows. The nurse collaborates with clinical and support staff to deliver safe, effective, quality, person-centered care. Assigned work may take place in the Infusion Suite and Triage Department, and occasional travel to other areas or locations is required. The role includes conducting patient interviews and nursing assessments, developing and evaluating plans of care, administering medications and cancer therapies, performing therapeutic phlebotomy, verifying chemotherapy and immunotherapy orders, documenting interventions, and supporting patients and care partners. The nurse also assists with procedures, may administer and monitor conscious sedation under direct physician supervision, responds to emergencies, coordinates referrals and outside services, and communicates with patients, families, colleagues, providers, pharmacies, and third parties. The Clinical Nurse supports clinical trials through prescribed training and assigned tasks, serves as a resource and preceptor as directed, and may serve as a relief team leader. The position also involves maintaining a safe and clean environment, protecting confidential information and complying with HIPAA, attending required training, managing time and resources responsibly, and pursuing professional development. This is a full-time, in-person clinic/outpatient position. Pay starts at $42.00 per hour.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
BLS certification.
Knowledge of professional RN theory and practice to implement and evaluate patient care.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, coworkers, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to work in a changing, multiple-demand setting, prioritize a large volume of work, and complete work efficiently.
Good computer skills and knowledge of EHR systems.

Nice To Haves

Oncology RN experience is preferred but not required.
ONS chemotherapy/immunotherapy provider course certification is preferred.
Proficiency in central line care and venipuncture is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in accordance with state and federal law, PCI policies, standards of practice, and workflows.
Provide direct patient care in the Infusion Suite and Triage Department as assigned.
Travel to other areas and locations as needed; some travel is very intermittent.
Conduct patient interviews and nursing assessments, and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
Perform venipuncture and manage vascular access devices.
Recognize normal laboratory values and communicate abnormal or concerning results to physicians or other healthcare providers.
Perform therapeutic phlebotomy.
Independently verify chemotherapy and immunotherapy orders.
Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications in accordance with orders.
Document patient interventions in real time using available software.
Follow protocols for safe handling of biohazardous materials and hazardous drugs.
Assist physicians or advanced practitioners with examinations and procedures.
Under direct physician supervision, administer agents for conscious sedation and monitor sedated patients according to PCI policy.
Respond to emergencies in PCI offices according to PCI policies.
Respond to information requests from patients, care partners, and third parties.
Educate patients and care partners about plans of care, medications, procedures, and referrals.
Monitor prescription requests, consult with physicians and advanced practitioners about approval or denial, and communicate decisions to patients and pharmacies.
Provide psychosocial and emotional support to patients and care partners.
Use interdisciplinary team members, patients, and family care partners as resources in planning care.
Coordinate referrals to support services and liaise with outpatient service departments and organizations to coordinate procedures, medication delivery, and other care.
Provide clinical information to Revenue Cycle Management for claims and authorizations when requested.
Complete prescribed research training and apply acquired knowledge to tasks related to clinical trials.
Communicate effectively with patients, care partners, healthcare team members, and third parties.
Serve as a resource to colleagues and preceptor to new employees as directed by nursing leadership.
Serve as a relief team leader as directed by nursing leadership.
Maintain a safe, clean work environment; manage time effectively; delegate appropriately; and use resources responsibly with a focus on cost containment.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate proficiency in HIPAA concepts.
Attend required organizational and clinical department classes and training.
Perform related work as directed by management.