Infusion Nurse - Lowcountry Oncology Associates

About the role

Lowcountry Oncology Associates is seeking an Infusion Nurse to join a team dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality cancer care in a supportive outpatient environment. In this role, you will play a vital part in the patient experience, providing infusion therapies, monitoring patient responses, and serving as a trusted source of education and support throughout treatment.

You will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and fellow clinical staff, helping ensure safe, efficient, and personalized care for patients facing cancer and blood disorders. This opportunity is ideal for a nurse who enjoys building meaningful patient relationships, thrives in a collaborative setting, and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

Responsibilities

• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient and their families, providing blankets, snacks, and beverages.
• Works collaboratively with the Physicians and RN’s to deliver chemotherapy regimens to patients according to Physician orders.
• Practices safe administration of infusions, injections, and transfusions.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
• Acts as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment and follow-up, including, but not exclusive to providers, social work, dietician, integrative medicine, pharmacy, navigators, laboratory, radiation therapy, genetics, and clinical research.
• Assists with administering shots and phlebotomy as required.
• Reviews all chemotherapy regiments before delivering to patients.
• Put away medical and supply stock as delivered.
• Check infusion regiments for accuracy, communicate to the clinical care team regarding any concerns.
• Participates in continuing education, in-service and department trainings as required.
• Manage a caseload of patients receiving a variety of infusion therapies on an outpatient basis.
• Practice patient confidentiality at all times including abiding by HIPPA requirements.

Requirements

• Current RN license through the State of SC
• Minimum 1-2 years experience preferred
• Experience as an Infusion Nurse or Infusion/IV experience strongly preferred
• Previous experience working in a Hematology and Oncology Office preferred
• Previous experience working with an Electronic Medical Record system required

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems

Skills

• Knowledge of oncology nursing practices and protocols
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Top-tier compensation: Competitive salary with potential for merit increases.

Professional growth: Annual education and certification reimbursement to further your education and skills.

Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life, and accidental death coverage.

Safe your future: Comprehensive, flexible, and competitive retirement savings options.

Work-life balance: Paid time off to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Community care: Make a real difference by caring for patients in their local communities.

Supportive environment: Join a group of specialized RNs that value exceptional teamwork, work-life balance, and quality patient care while prioritizing your professional development and well-being.