Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient, Oncology Infusion, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Greer, SC

About The Position

Provides therapies in the oncology setting, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, monoclonal antibody therapy, blood product transfusions, radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplant. Demonstrates clinical competency using evidence-based practices and research across assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement throughout the nursing process, and addresses patient, unit, and organizational priorities. Complies with organizational policies and requirements, including licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance, dress code, patient confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. The role may require additional training and certifications, such as ACLS, PALS, chemotherapy/biotherapy, and transplant/cellular therapy curriculum. Applies knowledge of regulatory agency requirements, including JCAHO and DHEC, and provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nursing Practice Act. Scheduling may include shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call work. This is a non-management nursing role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The position is based at Greer Medical Campus in the Outpatient Oncology Infusion-CIGreer department, with Greenville Memorial Hospital listed as the facility. The role is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
One year of experience as a registered nurse; alternatively, successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency, or one year of licensed practical nurse (LPN) experience, may satisfy this requirement.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina.
Working knowledge of patient equipment, including vitals, suction, and defibrillator.
Comply with organizational requirements and policies, including licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance, dress code, patient confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and other activities related to direct patient care.
Arrange patient appointments for diagnostic testing, consultations, referrals, and hospital admission.
Monitor and maintain medical supply stock and ensure equipment functions properly.
Document patients’ vital statistics and encounter data in the patient chart, and ensure required records are present.
Obtain a brief medical history and chief complaint from patients.
Call in prescriptions for patients according to physician orders.
Prepare exam rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment; clean rooms between procedures and exams.
Receive and return clinically related telephone calls, screening and forwarding those requiring physician action.
Complete medical/physical history forms and related information for insurance companies.
Inform the physician of schedule changes.
Use advanced nursing skills and telephone triage guidelines to assess and prioritize conditions and symptoms, including determining when to call 911.
Perform other duties as assigned.