Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse – PRN

Jobtailor; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to four clinic locations

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our outpatient infusion team in South Carolina. You will administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and biotherapy, perform IV/port access, and monitor patients, ensuring safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires SC RN license, BLS, EMR experience, and oncology infusion background; travel to four clinic locations and a 4-day per week schedule.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in South Carolina.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems required.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented outpatient environment.
• Commitment to compassionate, safe, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, patient-centered care to outpatient infusion patients.
• Assess patients before and during treatment, including vital signs, readiness, labs, and symptoms.
• Review chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and biotherapy plans for accuracy.
• Identify treatment-order discrepancies and communicate concerns with physicians and staff.
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive meds, injections.
• Monitor for adverse reactions and treatment-related emergencies.
• Document assessments, treatments, responses, adverse events, and communications in EMR.
• Educate patients and families about treatments, side effects, and when to contact care team.
• Perform IV/port access, phlebotomy, injections, and related procedures.
• Maintain competency through required education and training.
• Follow hazardous drug handling, PPE, infection prevention, and safety protocols.
• Maintain organized treatment areas and assist with stocking.
• Participate in department meetings, education, and quality initiatives.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and comply with privacy requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, medical staff, and care team.

Skills

Chemotherapy Administration

Immunotherapy Administration

Biotherapy Administration

IV Access

Phlebotomy

Patient Assessment

Vital Signs Monitoring

Treatment Plan Review

Adverse Reaction Monitoring

Documentation in EMR

Education

RN License

BLS Certification

ONS Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certificate

Job description

• Provide safe, compassionate, patient-centered care to patients receiving outpatient infusion therapies
• Assess patients before 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
• Identify treatment-order discrepancies and communicate concerns with physicians, APPs, pharmacy/mixing teams, and clinical staff
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive medications, injections, and other prescribed treatments
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions, side effects, changes in condition, and treatment-related emergencies
• Respond to infusion reactions and emergencies according to established protocols
• Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, adverse reactions, interventions, and care-team communication in the EMR
• Educate patients and families about treatments, side effects, medications, and when to contact the care team
• Perform IV access, port access, phlebotomy, injections, and other nursing procedures within scope of practice
• Maintain competency through required education and training
• Follow hazardous drug handling, PPE, infection prevention, medication safety, and workplace safety requirements
• Maintain organized treatment areas and assist with stocking supplies and medications
• Participate in department meetings, continuing education, in-service training, quality improvement initiatives, and organizational training
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and privacy requirements
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, medical assistants, laboratory staff, and the multidisciplinary team

Requirements

• 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
• Must be available to work Monday through Thursday, at least 2 days per week per clinic and staffing needs
• Must travel to all four clinic locations
• Must maintain current RN licensure and required certifications
• Must comply with HIPAA and organizational privacy requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and biotherapy while providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Proficient in patient assessment, critical thinking, and effective communication within a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient infusion setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Registered Nurse (RN) License
• BLS Certification
• Oncology Nursing Experience
• ONS Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certificate
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Chemotherapy Administration
• Immunotherapy Administration
• Biotherapy Administration
• IV Access
• Phlebotomy
• Patient Assessment
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Treatment Plan Review
• Adverse Reaction Monitoring
• Documentation in EMR

Soft Skills

• Compassionate Care
• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) License
• BLS Certification
• ONS Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Hematology
• Oncology
• Outpatient Infusion
• Patient-Centered Care
• HIPAA Compliance
• Hazardous Drug Handling
• Medication Safety
• Infection Prevention
• Quality Improvement
• Patient Confidentiality