Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse (PRN)

Lowcountry Oncology Associates; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Lowcountry Oncology Associates seeks a Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse (PRN) to deliver safe, compassionate care in an outpatient oncology setting across four clinic locations. Travel to Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, Summerville, and North Charleston is required; schedule typically Mon-Thu with at least two days per week per clinic.

You will administer chemo, immunotherapy, and other infusions, assess patients, monitor for adverse events, and document thoroughly in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in South Carolina.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
• Oncology/Chemotherapy infusion experience preferred.
• Ports/IV access experience.
• Oncology education/certifications within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, patient-centered care for patients receiving outpatient infusion therapies.
• Assess patients before and during treatment, including vital signs, labs, and symptoms.
• Review treatment plans for accuracy and communicate concerns with the care team.
• Safely administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, and other treatments per orders and policies.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and emergencies; intervene as needed.
• Document assessments and treatments in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families about treatment, side effects, and contact points.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and assist with supplies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Organization

Education

RN licensure requirement

Tools

EMR experience (EMR)

Job description

Lowcountry Oncology Associates mission is delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community and by oncologist who in live in our community.

Why Join Us?

Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.

Job Description

The Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse (PRN) is responsible for providing exceptional, compassionate, and safe care to patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, and other infusion therapies in an outpatient oncology setting. The Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse administers treatments according to physician orders and established protocols while closely monitoring patients for treatment responses, adverse reactions, and changes in condition.

This role will require travel to all four (4) clinic locations, including Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, Summerville and North Charleston.

The Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse (PRN) must be available to work Mon-Thurs, with the expectation of working at least 2 days/week per clinic and staffing needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care to patients receiving a variety of outpatient infusion therapies.
• Assess patients prior to and throughout treatment, including vital signs, treatment readiness, laboratory results, symptoms, and overall condition.
• Review chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and biotherapy treatment plans and orders for accuracy, including medications, doses, sequencing, routes, infusion rates, and required pre-medications.
• Identify discrepancies or concerns with treatment orders and communicate appropriately with the physician, APP, pharmacy/mixing team, and other members of the clinical care team before treatment is administered.
• Safely administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive medications, injections, and other prescribed treatments according to physician orders, established protocols, and organizational policies.
• Monitor patients closely during treatment for adverse reactions, side effects, changes in condition, and other significant events; promptly intervene and notify the appropriate provider when indicated.
• Recognize and appropriately respond to infusion reactions and other treatment-related emergencies according to established protocols.
• Accurately document assessments, treatments, patient responses, adverse reactions, interventions, and communication with the healthcare team in the electronic medical record.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding their treatment, potential side effects, medications, and when to contact the care team.
• Maintain awareness of the comfort, safety, and emotional needs of patients and their families throughout their treatment experience.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, APPs, pharmacists/mixing staff, medical assistants, laboratory staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care.
• Perform IV access, port access, phlebotomy, injections, and other nursing procedures within scope of practice and organizational policy.
• Maintain competency in the administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, and other infusion therapies through required education and training.
• Follow all hazardous drug handling, PPE, infection prevention, medication safety, and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized treatment areas and assist with stocking medical supplies and medications as needed.
• Participate in department meetings, continuing education, in-service training, quality improvement initiatives, and required organizational training.
• Maintain current RN licensure and required certifications.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times and comply with HIPAA and organizational privacy requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to providing high-quality and compassionate cancer care.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of South Carolina.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) required.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented outpatient environment.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, safe, and patient-centered care.
• Previous experience in Hematology/Oncology, Chemotherapy Infusion, or an outpatient infusion setting preferred.
• Oncology nursing experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with implanted ports, and peripheral IV access.
• ONS Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certificate or equivalent oncology education within 6 months of hire.
• ONS/ONCC chemotherapy and biotherapy education or certification.