Clinical Nurse

PIEDMONT CANCER INSTITUTE PC•Newnan, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care for patients with hematology and oncology conditions, including assessment, triage, treatment, and education in accordance with Piedmont Cancer Institute (PCI) policies, standards of practice, and prescribed workflows. The nurse collaborates with clinical and support staff to deliver safe, effective, quality, person-centered care. The role provides direct patient care in the Infusion Suite and Triage Department as assigned, and may require occasional travel to other areas and locations. Duties include patient interviews and assessments, developing and evaluating nursing plans of care, vascular access care, therapeutic phlebotomy, verification and administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other medications, patient education, documentation, coordination of referrals, and support for patients and care partners. The nurse may assist with examinations and procedures, administer and monitor conscious sedation under direct physician supervision, and respond to emergencies under PCI policies. The Clinical Nurse communicates with patients, care partners, healthcare professionals, pharmacies, and third-party organizations; supports clinical trials through prescribed training and assigned tasks; and serves as a resource, preceptor, or relief team leader when directed by nursing leadership. The role also requires maintaining a safe and clean work environment, protecting confidential information, attending required training, and using resources responsibly. This is a full-time, in-person clinic/outpatient position. Pay starts at $42.00 per hour. The role involves access to PHI and ePHI, limited to the minimum necessary for job duties.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
BLS certification.
Knowledge of professional Registered Nurse 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.
Some travel is required, described as very intermittent.

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 care in accordance with state and federal law, PCI policies, standards of practice, and prescribed workflows.
Provide direct patient care in the Infusion Suite and Triage Department as assigned by Nurse Team Leaders and Clinical Managers.
Travel to other areas and locations when needed.
Conduct patient interviews and nursing assessments, and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care; assessments may be in person or by telephone.
Perform venipuncture, manage vascular access devices, and perform therapeutic phlebotomy.
Review laboratory values and communicate abnormal or clinically concerning results to physicians or other healthcare providers.
Independently verify chemotherapy and immunotherapy orders.
Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications according to orders.
Document patient interventions in real time using available software, including medication administration, procedures, education, referrals, and patient communications.
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-party agents and organizations.
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 appropriately in planning care.
Coordinate referrals to support services and serve as a liaison to third-party outpatient service departments and organizations.
Provide clinical information to Revenue Cycle Management for claims and authorizations when requested.
Complete prescribed research training, develop an understanding of clinical trials, and perform tasks prescribed by the trial.
Communicate effectively with patients, care partners, healthcare team members, and third-party agents or organizations.
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 and delegate appropriately; and use resources responsibly with a focus on cost containment.
Take responsibility for professional development and growth, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate HIPAA proficiency.
Attend required organizational and clinical department classes and trainings.
Perform related work as directed by management.