Registered Nurse II- Chemotherapy Infusion (3-12hr shifts)

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Infusion Nurse in Hollings Clinics reports to the Unit Manager. Under general supervision, the Infusion Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes. Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in need of intravenous treatment. Administers intravenous therapeutic treatments as directed by a physician. Determines appropriate venipuncture and/or catheter site. Observes patients' IV treatment and records observations in patient medical records. Provides information to patients and families regarding intravenous treatment and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
• RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details.
• A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in need of intravenous treatment.
• Administers intravenous therapeutic treatments as directed by a physician.
• Determines appropriate venipuncture and/or catheter site.
• Observes patients' IV treatment and records observations in patient medical records.
• Provides information to patients and families regarding intravenous treatment and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level