Registered Nurse - Oncology Clinic (Mount Pleasant)

Ambulatory Registered Nurse II

The Ambulatory Registered Nurse II provides clinical nursing care to the patient and works alongside the provider team and other clinical staff during the patient's clinic appointment. This includes utilizing the nursing process, order entry, providing patient education, assisting with procedures, charting in the EMR (EPIC), managing patient in-basket messages, and coordination of care.

Provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Directs and leads other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice. Provide patient/family centered care using the nursing process and focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes providing for the assessment, development of nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, planning, implementation of interventions, coordination of care, health teaching and promotion and evaluation of goals and interventions consistent with the policies of MUSC. Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior. Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model. This includes participating in shared governance, adherence to standards of care, participation in peer review and professional development promoting leadership and clinical excellence, effective team skills, autonomous practice and acknowledgment of accountability for actions and critical thinking. Coordinates the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services through the application of care management principles. Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes. Demonstrates ability to function in a professional practice model through active participation in shared governance, promotion of a healthy work environment and acceptance of personal responsibility for professional growth.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Current Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification issued by Oncology Nursing Society required if independently double-checking chemotherapy.

Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous), while sitting (Infrequent), while walking (Frequent). Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent); work indoors (Continuous); work from elevated areas (Infrequent); work in confined/cramped spaces (Infrequent); perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent); bend at the waist (Frequent); twist at the waist (Frequent); squat and perform job functions(Infrequent); perform 'pinching' operations (Infrequent); and fully use both hands/arms (Continuous). Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Frequent), ability to fully use both legs (Continuous), Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.

Ability to lift and carry 50lbs. unassisted (Infrequent). Ability to lift/lower objects 50lbs from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent). Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25lbs (Infrequent). Ability to exert up to 50lbs of force (F), examples include: To transfer a 100lb patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50lbs of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20lbs of force is needed to push a 400lb patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25lbs of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected (Continuous). Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous). Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous). Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous). Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous). Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous). Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous). Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous). Ability to work overtime as required (Frequent). Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous)

Computer literacy, ability to work rotating shifts, provide extended leadership coverage as needed, ability to learn and use new processes, tools equipment as required.

- $2,000 sign on bonus for ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) Certified Nurses & OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)

Both out of state and/or in state qualify

Not available for internal hires

The ONS Certification needs to be obtained prior to signing offer letter.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. 2. Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams. 3. Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed. 4. Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors. 5. Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions. 6. Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations. 7. Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility. 8. Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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