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:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work in all four office locations (Myrtle Beach, Conway, Loris and Murrells Inlet)
- Must be avialable for 8 hour shifts between 7 AM and 5 PM
- Must be willing to work occasional weekend shift
SUMMARY: The oncology nurse is primarily responsible for providing nursing services and care to patients by performing the duties outlined below in accordance with Coastal Cancer Center values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Prepares patients, and provides treatment in accordance with provider orders. This includes reviewing orders and high priority comments.
- Monitors and records vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration, and oxygen statistics as needed.
- Reviews all patient data, evaluates, assesses and manages patients that receive shots prior to administration. Provides clear instructions to MA’s prior to administration of shots.
- Calculates drug doses, prepares and administers chemotherapy.
- Completes billing events timely, accurately and thoroughly.
- Documents all services performed for the patient timely and accurately.
- Provides patient and family support by communicating with and between patient, family and providers.
- Provides teaching for, and documentation of, side effects and drug education to patients and family members.
- Reviews and co-signs dosage calculations and medications.
- Completes an order for visits to be scheduled according to Coastal Cancer Center guidelines for patient’s complete cycle.
- Tracks patients to the next point of service.
- Resolves Drug Inventory Control System discrepancies daily and keeps Clinical Team Coordinator informed.
- Checks inventory monthly and communicates with mixing technicians and Clinical Team Coordinator regarding inventory needs and expiring medications.
- Demonstrates appropriate use of all required PPE for mixing chemotherapy.
- Ensures that all infectious waste is disposed of and stored according to the OSHA regulations.
- Precepts new staff as needed and as assigned by Clinical Team Coordinator.
- Reviews lab results and INRs and informs patient of Coumadin/Lab results, treatment and schedules per CCC guidelines.
- Handles high levels of stress.
- Other duties as assigned.
When performing as nurse navigator, is able to do the following:
- Maintains proficiency as nurse navigator by adhering to policies and guidelines for all clinical telephone calls, walk-ins and other clinical circumstances.
- Coordinate and communicate Hospice and Home Health patient needs with the provider.
- Schedules walk-ins and all patients that need to be seen with the provider and calls chemo area to inform of add-ons.
- Provides lab results, X-Ray and scan reports to patients and families.
- Performs clinical follow-up and schedule tests.
- Transposes all faxed temporary treatment sheets to the original chart.
- Complete all medical/drug forms such as: drug assist, disability, FMLA, durable equipment and prior authorizations.
- Write, call or Escribe prescriptions and charge for refills.
- Documents all telephone calls in the electronic medical record of the patient timely and accurately.
- Communicates to the Clinical Team Coordinator, Clinical Services Director or Site Coordinator all problems or inability to complete work timely.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: RN, prefer OCN.
Experience: Prefer experience in an outpatient setting and oncology and chemotherapy experience.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: RN, South Carolina license, CPR certification and OCN designation within three (3) years from date of hire (Preferred but not required).
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
- Knowledge of chemotherapy drugs, side effects and ad mixture
- Knowledge of venous access devices.
- Knowledge of Chemotherapy / Biotherapy Safe Handing Course.
SKILLS:
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
- Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations and in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
- Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.
- Skill in basic laboratory procedures.
- Skill in starting IV’s.
- Skill in mixing and administering chemotherapy.
- Skill in calculating BSA.
ABILITIES:
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
- Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems.
- Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.