Registered Nurse II-Chemotherapy Infusion Clinic

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking an Infusion Nurse for Hollings Clinics to deliver individualized patient care under general supervision. Responsibilities include applying nursing process to achieve outcomes and collaborating with the health care team for safe, effective care.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years RN experience, SC or compact state licensure, and BLS. BSN preferred; chemotherapy/biotherapy certification required if independently handling chemotherapy.

Qualifications

• RN with at least two years of work experience.
• Current RN licensure by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification required if independently double-checking chemotherapy.
• BSN degree preferred if RN hired before July 1, 2013 must enroll in BSN program within two years and obtain BSN within four years.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients using nursing process.
• Deliver safe and effective care and collaborate with the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred

RN licensure in SC or compact state

Tools

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification (Oncology Nursing Society)

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Infusion Nurse in Hollings Clinics reports to the Unit Manager. Under general supervision, the Infusion Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000356 CHS - Hollings Chemotherapy (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Minimum Education and Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013, with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details. A minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse required. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Current Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification issued by Oncology Nursing Society required if independently double-checking chemotherapy.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous