Lowcountry Oncology Associates·Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
The Infusion Nurse is responsible for administering chemotherapy and biotherapy regimens according to physician orders. They monitor patient reactions, maintain safety and comfort, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
Lowcountry Oncology Associates mission is delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community and by oncologist who in live in our community. 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.
The Infusion Nurse is responsible for delivering exceptional and empathetic care to patients while administering Physician orders of chemotherapy/biotherapy regiments.
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. Maintains RN license as required by the State 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.
Current RN license through the State of SC. Previous experience working in a Hematology and Oncology Office preferred. Previous experience working with an Electronic Medical Record system required.
Candidates must hold a current RN license in the state of South Carolina and have experience with Electronic Medical Record systems. Previous experience in a Hematology and Oncology office is preferred.
Market context
Nursing jobs in South Carolina are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These roles are competitive because employers often want an active nursing license, BLS from the American Heart Association at hire, and may prefer a BSN; benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your license status and BLS readiness, and note that the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
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