RN Chemo
Job in
Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, 27835, USA
Listing for:
Physicians East
Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position
Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Registered Nurse - Chemotherapy
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
About us
Physicians East, P.A.is a team of skilled healthcare professionals united to meet the challenge of delivering quality, cost-efficient, comprehensive healthcare to the people of Eastern North Carolina.
Location & commitments
FT/PT/Temp/PRN role based at our Greenville (other) location, Monday-Friday, 8a.m. – 5 p.m.
Overtime may be required to ensure patients are taken care, tasks are completed, and calls are returned in a timely manner. Weekend work is rare but can occasionally be necessary.
Supervision Received:
Reports to Clinical Supervisor;
Manager;
Director of Clinical Services
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Typical Physical Demands:
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires exposure to bodily fluids. Able to wear PPE for an extended amount of time.
Typical
Working Conditions:
Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
About the role
Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. RN will prepare and infuse chemotherapy as well as other IV/Injectable medications as prescribed by the provider. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
Responsibilities:
(This list may not include all the duties assigned.)
Planning, organizing, communicating, problem solving, decision-making, attention to detail, adaptability, good judgement and maintains a customer service focus.Demonstrates responsible decision making in planning, providing, and delegating care based on assessment.Ability to perform accurate ongoing assessment of patient status.Effectively plans interventions, evaluates response, and reassess plan of care and documents response on the care plan.Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two-way communications with peers, staff, physicians, and leadership.Follows through on problems that may compromise patient care by using the appropriate chain of command.Communicates appropriate information that may impact patient care to MD/PA/FNP in a timely manner.Administers, monitors, and documents all prescribed medications in accordance with MD/PA/FNP orders and organizational policy. Reports any adverse drug reactions in a timely manner.Safely performs IV therapy (venous access, PAC, Hickman, PICC)Enters verbal orders given by MD/PA/FNP regarding treatments. Reviews and calls the MD/PA/FNP with any abnormalities.Documentation is timely, accurate and reflects patient problems identified in the plan of care.Performs all other duties within the RN scope of practice once competencies completed.Demonstrates proper measures to promote patient safety.Properly disposes of sharps and chemotherapy waste per policy.Demonstrates proper use of medical equipment used in the department.Assists physicians with procedures as needed.Handles specimens and Chemotherapy spills according to PE OSHA policy.Organizes and prioritizes elements of patient care.Provide chemotherapy education to patients with information regarding their treatment regimen, tips on how to manage side effects and information on local resources and support.Delegates appropriate tasks and duties to other members of the health care team.Effectively role models professional behavior.Exhibits a neat and clean appearance and is courteous.Reports to work as scheduled, in appropriate attire.Within 2-5 years of employment the RN is strongly encouraged to obtain certification in oncology nursing (OCN). Time frame will depend on your level of training.Prior to infusing regimen ensure authorization process is complete.Learn to mix…
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