Registered Nurse
Company: Coastal Cancer Center
Location: Myrtle Beach
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Adheres to the department policy, time, and
attendance guidelines. Wears employee ID badge and follows dress
code policy. Prepares patients and provides treatment in accordance
with provider orders. 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 injections prior to
administration. Provides clear instructions to MAs prior to
administration of injections. Calculates drug doses, prepares, and
administers chemotherapy/immunotherapy. 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. Ensures that all infectious waste is disposed of and stored
according to the OSHA regulations. Precepts new staff as needed and
as assigned by Nursing Coordinator. Reviews lab results and INRs
and informs patient of Coumadin/Lab results, treatment, and
schedules per CCC guidelines. Orders supplies. Adheres to all
compliance and policy and procedure requirements of the
organization including, but not limited to, licensure renewal,
assigned training, time and attendance policy, dress code policy,
patient confidentiality, infection control, and medication
administration. Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost
containment, and quality improvement throughout the nursing
process. Handles high levels of stress. Other duties as assigned.
When performing nurse navigator tasks, the RN 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 e-scribe 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: Graduate of an accredited school of
professional nursing. Experience: Prefer experience in an
outpatient setting and oncology and chemotherapy experience.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations : Current Registered
Nurse Licensure with the state of South Carolina or compact
license. Must obtain Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification by
the end of the first year of employment, and OCN Certification
within three years from date of hire. 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 medication, side effects, and admixture.
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 and accessing central
lines. 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Continually
required to stand. Continually required to walk. Frequently
required to sit. Continually required to utilize hand and finger
dexterity. Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop,
kneel, or crawl. Continually required to talk or hear. While
performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate, as experienced in a medical
setting/practice. The employee must occasionally lift and or move
40 to 50 pounds or more frequently lift and/or move up to 20 to 25
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This description is
intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job
requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities
may change as needs evolve.
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