Office Infusion Oncology Nurse

Lexington Medical Center•West Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Office Infusion Oncology Nurse administers chemotherapy infusion nursing care to patients in an office setting, following physician orders and under physician direction and supervision. The registered nurse implements the nursing process in accordance with professional practice standards and agency policy, providing quality cancer care to patients. The nurse processes chemotherapy orders, administers prescribed medications and intravenous solutions, monitors infusion sites and systems, evaluates patients’ responses to therapy, and documents care and chemotherapy dosing in the EHR. The role also includes chemotherapy dose-limit checking and adjustment, drug-interaction checking, patient and family counseling, and coordination with other support services when appropriate.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
At least 2 years of experience providing acute care nursing.
Current RN licensure in South Carolina.
BLS and CPR.
Documented proficiency in infusion therapy, chemotherapy administration, PICC line care, VAD care, and Hickman/Broviac care and maintenance.

Nice To Haves

OCN certification.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.

Responsibilities

Adhere to established company policies and regulatory procedures.
Process chemotherapy orders and promptly notify the physician of patient needs and changes in condition.
Document procedures and activities related to chemotherapy dosing and administration in the EHR system.
Monitor billing events created in the EHR through manual chemotherapy-dose documentation; perform chemotherapy dose-limit checking, adjustment, and banding, including drug/drug, drug/allergy, drug/diagnosis, and drug/gender interaction checks.
Determine the nursing care needed by each patient and regularly reassess patient needs.
Counsel patients, families, and significant others regarding nursing, teaching, and related needs.
Insert intravenous cannulas; administer prescribed intravenous solutions and medications; monitor and maintain infusion sites and systems.
Evaluate patients’ responses to prescribed therapy.
Refer patients to the Hospital Social Worker, Breast Cancer Navigator, Financial Counselor, or Dietitian when appropriate.
Prepare clinical records and progress notes for each patient visit in a timely manner.
Ensure hazardous waste and hazardous waste pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with compatible waste streams in properly labeled, closed containers before offsite disposal.
Complete initial RCRA training within six months of hire and annual RCRA training thereafter.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits beginning on day one.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
403(b) plan enrollment beginning on day one, with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
Adoption assistance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness.
Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.