Registered Nurse II-Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic SJCH

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled nursing professional to join our Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Outpatient Infusion Clinic. This fast-paced ambulatory setting provides specialized care to children and adolescents receiving chemotherapy, biotherapy, blood products, infusion therapies, and supportive treatments for complex hematologic and oncologic conditions. Our clinic is built on teamwork, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Team members work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social workers, child life specialists, care coordinators, research teams, and ancillary support staff to deliver comprehensive, family-centered care.

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.
• 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.
• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years of nursing experience as a registered nurse preferred.
• Chemotherapy/Outpatient Infusion experience preferred.
• Current APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy provider certification issued by APHON required if administering chemotherapy within one year of hire or transfer to the Outpatient Oncology/Infusion department.
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized care to children and adolescents receiving chemotherapy, biotherapy, blood products, infusion therapies, and supportive treatments for complex hematologic and oncologic conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social workers, child life specialists, care coordinators, research teams, and ancillary support staff.
• Provide comprehensive, family-centered care.

Benefits

• Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

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