Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse (PRN)

About the role

Lowcountry Oncology Associates delivers high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community and by oncologists who live in our community. Our team values the contributions of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.

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.