Infusion Nurse - Lowcountry Oncology Associates

Infusion Nurse - Low country Oncology Associates

North Charleston, SC

Job Summary

Occupation: Infusion Nurse

Specialty: Hematology/Oncology

Clinic Location: North Charleston, SC

Employment: Full-Time | Mon-Fri

Setting: Private Practice, Outpatient

Certifications: Current RN license through the State of SC

Ideal Candidate:

• 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

About the Role

Low country 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. Working closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and fellow clinical staff, you will help 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 include:

• 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, provides blankets, snacks, and beverages.
• Works collaboratively with the Physicians and RN's to deliver chemotherapy regiments 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.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned to help drive our mission of delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community, and by oncologists who live in our community.

About North Charleston, SC

North Charleston, South Carolina is a vibrant and rapidly growing community that offers a blend of career opportunity, affordability, and Low country charm. As one of the region's major business and healthcare hubs, the city is home to a diverse economy, excellent transportation access, and a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Residents enjoy convenient access to downtown Charleston, nearby beaches, and outdoor recreation while benefiting from a more affordable cost of living than many neighboring coastal communities.

With welcoming neighborhoods, continued economic growth, and a central location within the Charleston metropolitan area, North Charleston is an excellent place to live, work, and build a long-term career.

Recruitment Package

• Top-Tier Compensation: Benefit from highly competitive compensation structures. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Grow year after year with performance-based merit increases every January.
• Professional Growth: Enjoy annual Education & Certification reimbursement to further your education and skills.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Robust benefit package, reviewed annually to stay competitive with the market. This includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death coverage.
• Secure Your Future: We offer 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.

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