Registered Nurse (RN)- Outpatient Cancer Infusion Center
Department:Cancer Center
Full Time/PRN:Full-Time
Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Current RN license by MS Board of Nursing; ability to read/write/communicate effectively.
- BLS or ACLS certification.
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate
- Minimum one year of nursing experience required.
- Oncology, infusion therapy, or chemotherapy administration experience preferred.
- Experience with central line management and infusion therapies preferred.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments before, during, and after infusion treatments.
- Review laboratory results, provider orders, treatment plans, and patient eligibility for treatment.
- Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, hydration, and supportive medications according to established protocols.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions and complications and implement appropriate interventions.
- Assess and manage treatment-related side effects and symptoms.
- Coordinate emergency response and provide immediate care for infusion reactions and medical emergencies.
- Access, maintain, and monitor central venous access devices, including implanted ports, PICC lines, and central venous catheters.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, hazardous drug handling, and medication safety practices.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and department performance goals.
- Collaborate with providers, pharmacists, social workers, nurse navigators, and other team members to coordinate patient care
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; >50 lbs with assistance/devices.
- Assist with patient repositioning and transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment.
- Manual dexterity for clinical procedures and computer use; adequate vision, hearing, and speech.
All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.
South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Skills Required
- Current RN license by MS Board of Nursing
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
- Minimum one year of nursing experience
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs
- Oncology, infusion therapy, or chemotherapy administration experience
- Experience with central line management and infusion therapies
- CPR or ACLS certification
- Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate
What We Do
South Central Regional Medical Center is a 285-bed, public not-for-profit hospital located in Laurel, MS founded in 1952. The hospital primarily serves a 4-county area: Jones County, Jasper County, Wayne County and Smith County. The primary focus of the South Central Regional Medical Center Health System is to provide excellent healthcare services to the residents of South Central Mississippi and to improve the quality of life in the region. With more than 80 physicians on staff representing 28 medical specialties, South Central continues to meet the healthcare needs of a growing region. With over 2,100 employees throughout the health system, the highly skilled healthcare professionals work with cutting-edge technologies and offer the most modern diagnostic and treatment options.
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