Coastal Cancer Center is a patient centered practice employing a multitude of job positions that support the Grand Strand's largest and most established practice dedicated to being a leader in the treatment of blood disorders and cancer. Coastal Cancer Center seeks those that can fill these positions with their skills, experience and talent. Our employees fulfill the needs of our patients while fulfilling their need to give back to others. Whether your experience is clinical or clerical, all employees at Coastal Cancer Center are needed and valued.

Why Join Us? Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.

Job Description:

PURPOSE: 
The medical support staff is a specifically trained group of individuals who have demonstrated expertise in dealing with cancer, urology, and other multi-specialty patients and their special needs. 
The Registered Nurse assists the doctor, as needed, to ensure the health and safety of our patients during all aspects of care. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Remain with physician at all times in the exam room unless asked to step out or sent to schedule a study.

• Assisting the doctor in all aspects of the patient's initial consultation, and

1.    Weekly status checks
2.    Routine follow-up examinations
3.    Any emergency visits that are needed.

• Scheduling and follow-up on all diagnostic studies that are ordered including proper documentation and obtaining physicians signature on test result.

• Responsible for acquiring results and notifying said results on all interim reports to the Physician and then to chart.

• Charting information of patient progress on weekly status check sheets and scuts. Copy of notes (scut) to Front Desk Receptionist and Physician in the applicable office.

• Drawing of blood for various lab tests that are sent out in applicable office. Following up on results of lab including obtaining physician's signature on test results.

• Attend annual OSHA/Biomedical update meetings and application in the clinical setting of the updates. Practice of safety precautions and wearing of personal protective equipment when needed.

• Documentation of medications that the patients are currently taking, and document any new medications prescribed by our physicians while under our care. This includes the name of the medication, dose and amount prescribed, physician prescribing, instructions, date and nurse's initials.

• Documentation of any samples given to patient

• Responsible for charting patient's vital signs, initial weight, and all follow-up weights.

• Responsible for obtaining all signed permission slips for patients who are radioactive prostate seed implants only.

• Verifying that the allergy sticker is complete

• Often need to assist or perform cathing of patients for various simulations and CT scans.

• Once aware, responsible for reporting or verifying all patient problems as reported to appropriate personnel.

• Responsible for assisting physician in operating room during surgical procedures.

• Maintain HIPAA rules and regulations as it applies to patient privacy.

• Maintain open communication with front desk, Physician, and nursing staff as it applies to:

1.    Patient add-ons
2.    Patients on treatment breaks
3.    Changes in treatment plan

• Maintain licenses, if applicable

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in radiation oncology highly preferred, though not required

• Strong communication skills-both written and verbal

• Professional and reliable

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills

• Demonstrates care and compassion in dealing with patients

• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented

• Good computer skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Active Registered Nurse state license and in good standing

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited university

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in the state employed