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

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides therapies in an outpatient oncology setting, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, monoclonal antibody therapy, blood product transfusions, radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplant. The role applies evidence-based practices throughout the nursing process, from assessment and planning through implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. The nurse incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, quality improvement, and patient, unit, and organizational priorities into care. The position follows organizational compliance and policy requirements, regulatory agency requirements, and the scope of the SC Nursing Practice Act. Additional training or certifications may be required, including ACLS, PALS, chemotherapy/biotherapy, and transplant/cellular therapy curricula. Scheduling may include shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call work. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
At least one year of experience as a registered nurse, or successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency, or one year of licensed practical nurse experience.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or a license to practice as an RN in the state where the team member works.
Working knowledge of patient equipment, including vitals equipment, suction, and defibrillator.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide oncology therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, monoclonal antibody therapy, blood product transfusions, radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplant.
Apply the nursing process using evidence-based practices, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes.
Incorporate safety protocols, cost containment, quality improvement, and patient, unit, and organizational priorities into nursing care.
Comply 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.
Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory agency requirements, including JCAHO and DHEC, and provide care within the scope of the SC Nursing Practice Act.
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 proper functioning of equipment.
Document vital statistics and encounter data in patient charts and ensure required records are present.
Obtain brief medical histories and chief complaints from patients.
Call in prescriptions according to physician orders.
Prepare exam rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment, and clean rooms between procedures and exams.
Receive and return clinically related telephone calls, screening and forwarding calls that require physician action.
Complete medical and 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.