Registered Nurse II- Chemotherapy Infusion Clinic

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 nurse provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to patients and families at the competent level, using the principles and practices of the nursing process. The nurse delivers safe and effective care and works with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.

The position provides professional nursing care to assigned patients needing intravenous treatment. The nurse administers physician-directed intravenous therapeutic treatments, determines appropriate venipuncture and/or catheter sites, observes IV treatments, records observations in patient medical records, and provides patients and families with information about intravenous treatment and procedures.

Requirements

• At least one year of work experience as a registered nurse.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• For RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013, an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing requires enrollment in an accredited BSN program within two years and successful completion of a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient care to patients and families using the nursing process.
• Deliver safe and effective care and collaborate with other health care team members to achieve desired outcomes.
• Provide professional nursing care to assigned patients needing intravenous treatment.
• Administer intravenous therapeutic treatments as directed by a physician.
• Determine appropriate venipuncture and/or catheter sites.
• Observe patients' IV treatment and record observations in medical records.
• Provide patients and families with information regarding intravenous treatment and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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