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

Prisma Health•Greer, SC

1d•Onsite

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 and uses evidence-based practices throughout the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement into patient care, and identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities. Follows organizational compliance and policy requirements, including licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance, dress code, patient confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements and provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nursing Practice Act. The role may require additional training and certifications, such as ACLS, PALS, chemotherapy/biotherapy, and transplant/cellular therapy curriculum. Scheduling may include shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call work. The position assists physicians with examinations, procedures, and other direct-care activities; arranges diagnostic testing, consults, referrals, and hospital admissions; monitors medical supplies and equipment; documents vital statistics and encounter information; obtains brief medical histories and chief complaints; calls in prescriptions as ordered; prepares and cleans exam rooms; handles clinically related calls; completes medical and physical history forms and related insurance information; and informs physicians of schedule changes. Uses advanced nursing skills and telephone triage guidelines to assess and prioritize conditions and symptoms, including determining when to call 911. Performs other duties as assigned. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The position 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 experience, may be accepted in lieu of the RN experience requirement.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina.
Working knowledge of patient equipment, including vitals, suction, and defibrillator.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Additional training or certifications may be required, such as ACLS, PALS, chemotherapy/biotherapy, and transplant/cellular therapy curriculum.

Responsibilities

Provide oncology therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, monoclonal antibody therapy, blood product transfusions, radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplant.
Apply evidence-based practices throughout the nursing process and incorporate safety, cost containment, and quality improvement into care.
Follow organizational compliance, policy, and procedure requirements and provide care within the scope of the South Carolina Nursing Practice Act.
Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and other activities related to direct patient care.
Arrange appointments for diagnostic testing, consultations, referrals, and hospital admissions.
Monitor medical supply stock and maintain proper functioning of equipment.
Document patients’ vital statistics and other encounter data, and ensure required records are in the patient chart.
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 requiring physician action.
Complete medical and physical history forms and related information for insurance companies.
Inform physicians 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.