Nurse Educator- Oncology Clinic

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Oncology Nurse Educator provides hands-on training in chemotherapy/biotherapy administration, central line care, symptom management, and infusion safety practices. Collaborates with nursing leadership, physicians, and interprofessional team members to support staff competency, orientation, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives. Develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive orientation programs for new oncology infusion nurses and ancillary staff. Serves as a content expert for oncology infusion best practices, emerging therapies, and new technologies. Mentors and coaches staff toward career advancement, certification (e.g. OCN®, TCTCN®) and engagement in professional organizations.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing is required. Master’s degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
• Minimum Experience: Minimum three years of applied clinical experience as an RN. Masters Degree in Nursing may be substituted for 1 year of required experience.
• Licensure/Certification: Current South Carolina licensure as a registered nurse or compact state required. Relevant certification required within one year of hire (e.g., OCN®, TCTCN®, etc.). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Other certifications may be required to maintain employment for a respective department.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on training in chemotherapy/biotherapy administration, central line care, symptom management, and infusion safety practices.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership, physicians, and interprofessional team members to support staff competency, orientation, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive orientation programs for new oncology infusion nurses and ancillary staff.
• Serves as a content expert for oncology infusion best practices, emerging therapies, and new technologies.
• Mentors and coaches staff toward career advancement, certification (e.g. OCN®, TCTCN®) and engagement in professional organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time