Oncology Patient Education RN - Travel to Multiple Sites

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Oncology Nurse Patient Educator in Bluffton to educate patients starting a new treatment regimen and empower families with resources to follow the oncologist's plan.

The role requires collaboration with the oncology team, infusion experience, and strong documentation. Travel to multiple sites is expected as part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred and current licensure in SC or state of practice.
• ONS ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification is required.
• OCN Certification preferred or to be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• BLS certification required.
• 2+ years infusion/medical oncology experience required.
• 3-5 years nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough review of patient charts including medications, allergies, provider notes, labs, and pathology and ensures regimen testing is ordered.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care across infusion, pharmacy, dietician, social work, navigator, scheduler, and office coordinators.
• Prepares patient education packets, consent forms, calendars and support medications for e-prescribing; schedules labs and 1–2 week follow-up after start of treatment.
• Provides regimen-specific education to patients and families and assesses barriers or social determinants of health.
• Maintains contact with patients 72 hours post education to confirm understanding of treatment plan and schedules.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Nursing – Preferred

ONS ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification- Required

OCN Certification -Preferred or to be obtained within 6 months of hire date

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

2+ years Infusion/Medical Oncology- Required

3-5 years of nursing experience

Job description

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Oncology Nurse Patient Educator in Bluffton to educate patients starting a new treatment regimen and empower families with resources to follow the oncologist's plan.

The role requires collaboration with the oncology team, infusion experience, and strong documentation. Travel to multiple sites is expected as part of the duties.