Registered Nurse Infusion - Chemo

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$4,000 sign-on bonus for certified nurses

Additional benefits available for hires

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, South Carolina, is looking for an Infusion Nurse in BMT/Hollings Clinics. This role involves providing individualized and goal-directed patient care under supervision while ensuring safe and effective delivery of care.

The qualified candidate should hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree and possess at least two years of nursing experience. Additionally, certifications such as BLS and Chemotherapy/Biotherapy are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse required.
• RN staff must be enrolled in a BSN program within two years.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient care.
• Deliver safe and effective care as part of the health care team.
• Interact with family and patients to achieve desired outcomes.

Skills

BLS Certification

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification

Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree

Associate or Diploma in nursing

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Infusion Nurse in BMT/Hollings Clinics reports to the Unit Manager. Under general supervision, the 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.

Employment Information

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC000284 CHS - Bone Marrow Transplant (ART)

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Benefits and Pay

• $4,000 sign‑on bonus for ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) Certified Nurses & OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
• Both out‑of‑state and/or in‑state qualify
• Not available for internal hires
• The ONS certification must be obtained prior to signing the offer letter.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: 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. A minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse required.

Minimum Licensure Requirements: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or an equivalent. Current Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification issued by the Oncology Nursing Society required if independently double‑checking chemotherapy.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, sit, and walk continuously; ability to climb stairs infrequently; ability to work indoors continuously, and outside in temperature extremes infrequently; ability to work from elevated areas frequently; ability to work in confined/cramped spaces frequently; ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions infrequently; ability to bend at the waist continuously; ability to twist at the waist frequently; ability to squat and perform job functions frequently; ability to perform “pinching” operations frequently; ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands continuously; ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands continuously; ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands continuously; ability to reach overhead frequently; ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders continuously; ability to fully use both legs continuously; ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination frequently; ability to reach in all directions continuously; ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted infrequently; ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 in. unassisted infrequently; ability to lift from 36 in. to overhead 25 lbs. infrequently; ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently; ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes continuously; ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance continuously; ability to match or discriminate between colors continuously; ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception continuously; good peripheral vision continuously; ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction continuously; ability to deal effectively with stressful situations continuously; ability to work rotating shifts frequently; ability to work overtime as required frequently; ability to work in a latex safe environment continuously; ability to maintain tactile sensory functions continuously; ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function continuously; ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required continuously.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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