Arlington Hematology/Oncology RN I, Supervisor

Physicians East•Winterville, NC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Physicians East, P.A. is seeking a Registered Nurse I, Supervisor for its Hematology/Oncology department. The role delivers patient care through the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse directs and coordinates nursing care according to established clinical practices, under the direction of a physician or RN and within office and department policies. The position also supervises clinical staff and supports providers during clinic visits and procedures. This is a full-time position based at the Greenville location, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Early and late hours may be required, overtime may be needed, and weekend work is rare but may occasionally be necessary. The role reports to the Operations or Clinical Manager and the Director of Operations. The work takes place in a clinic environment with frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other clinic conditions. Physical demands include standing and walking; handling and lifting patients; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; normal visual acuity and hearing; exposure to bodily fluids; and occasional lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Must be registered with the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) and in good standing.
Experience with electronic medical record (EMR/HER) software is required.
Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and interact professionally with others.
Ability to actively listen.
Ability to observe and write accurate, clear narrative accounts in grammatically correct English.
Ability to spell, proofread, and edit written text.
Must maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Assist providers during daily clinic visits and in-office procedures; prepare exam rooms and support practitioners with patient care.
Measure and document vital signs, including orthostatic blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, and height, and ask appropriate health-history questions.
Record medications, allergies, pertinent lab work, pharmacy, and primary care provider information in the electronic medical record.
Perform EKGs, wound care and dressing changes, assist with Pap smears, educate patients, administer injections, and manage immunizations.
Handle prior authorizations and population health activities, including care-gap closure.
Clean instruments and operate the Soni-Clean; order, stock, and maintain exam rooms and clinic areas; disinfect exam rooms between patients.
Prepare and administer medications under supervising physicians’ direction; administer oral medications under direct physician supervision; and follow department standing orders for tests such as UA, flu, and strep tests.
Notify patients of laboratory results, answer phone calls, refill medications at the physician’s direction, and make referrals to coordinate patient care.
Perform delegated procedures common to the specialty area safely and according to policies and procedures.
Assist with endometrial, vaginal, and labial biopsies and colposcopies, as well as bone marrow biopsies.
Work interchangeably as provider assistant for multiple providers; act as a floater, communicate panic lab values to the care team, assist with same-day requests, and manage desktops for station providers and staff.
Precept new hires and attest to department staff competencies.
Start, maintain, and disconnect IVs; serve as Station Supervisor and/or Provider Scribe.
Maintain patient confidentiality and inform management of high-risk situations.
Clean equipment appropriately and follow infection-control practices, OSHA guidelines, and office policy.
Maintain CPR certification and attend fire-safety classes, clinical meetings, compliance training, and other continuing education offered by Physicians East.
Adhere to department and office policies.