In PersonIntermittent travel to other areas and locations may be required.
About the job
Requirements
Active Registered Nurse license in the state of Georgia.
Basic Life Support Certification.
Knowledge of professional Registered Nurse theory and practice to implement and evaluate patient care.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to work in a changing, multiple-demand setting, prioritize a large volume of work, and complete work efficiently.
Good computer skills and knowledge of electronic health record systems.
Intermittent travel to other areas and locations may be required.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with hematology and oncology conditions, including assessment, triage, treatment, and patient education.
Provide direct patient care in the Infusion Suite and Triage Department as assigned.
Provide care in accordance with state and federal law, organizational policies, standards of practice, and prescribed workflows.
Conduct patient interviews and nursing assessments to develop, implement, and evaluate nursing plans of care, in person or by telephone.
Perform venipuncture and manage vascular access devices.
Interpret laboratory values and communicate abnormal or concerning results to physicians and other healthcare providers.
Perform therapeutic phlebotomy.
Independently verify chemotherapy and immunotherapy orders.
Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other medications through oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes.
Document patient interventions in real time using available software, including medication administration, procedures, education, referrals, and telephone communications.
Follow protocols for the safe handling of biohazardous materials and hazardous drugs.
Assist physicians and advanced practitioners with patient examinations and procedures.
Administer agents for conscious sedation under direct physician supervision and monitor sedated patients according to organizational policy.
Respond to emergency situations in organizational offices according to policy.
Respond to information requests from patients, care partners, third-party agents, and organizations.
Educate patients and care partners about plans of care, medications, procedures, and referrals.
Monitor prescription requests, consult with physicians and advanced practitioners regarding approval or denial, and communicate decisions to patients and pharmacies.
Provide psychosocial and emotional support to patients and care partners.
Use interdisciplinary team members, patients, and family care partners as resources in planning patient care.
Coordinate referrals to support services.
Provide clinical information to the Revenue Cycle Management Department for claims and authorizations.
Participate in prescribed research training and execute tasks required by clinical trials.
Coordinate procedures, medication delivery, and other specified care with third-party outpatient service departments and organizations.
Communicate with patients, care partners, healthcare team members, and third-party agents or organizations.
Serve as a resource to colleagues and preceptor to new employees as directed by nursing leadership.
Serve as a relief team leader as directed by nursing leadership.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Manage time effectively and delegate responsibility as appropriate.
Use resources responsibly with a focus on cost containment.
Maintain professional development and attend required organizational and clinical department training.
Protect confidential information and apply Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act concepts.
Perform related work as directed by the management team.
Desired Qualifications
Oncology Registered Nurse experience.
ONS chemotherapy/immunotherapy provider course certification.
Proficiency in central line care and venipuncture.
Welcome to Piedmont Cancer Institute — where patient care is more than a mission; it's a partnership and our values lead the way.
For more than 38 years, Piedmont Cancer Institute (PCI) has proudly served the Metro Atlanta community, delivering exceptional cancer care built on a foundation of Compassion, Innovation, Communication, and Integrity. Today, our team includes 17 dedicated physicians, 20 skilled Advanced Practice Providers, across 6 locations (and growing) —all united in our commitment to excellence.
At PCI, we blend cutting-edge treatments with deep clinical expertise and genuine compassion to offer truly comprehensive care. Our dedication goes beyond medicine—it’s reflected in how we care for our patients, support their families, and collaborate with one another. No matter your position, a career at PCI offers more than a paycheck. It’s a place where purpose meets passion, where connection fuels collaboration, and where your work makes a lasting impact.
Why Join PCI? We're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for making a difference. If you value Compassion, embrace Innovation, prioritize open Communication, and act with Integrity, you'll thrive at Piedmont Cancer Institute—where every role plays a part in advancing hope and healing in our community. Here, you'll find purpose in your work.
Job Description:
The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care for patients with hematology and oncology conditions. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for the assessment, triage, treatment, and education of patients in accordance with Piedmont Cancer Institute (PCI) policies, standards of practice, and prescribed workflows. He or she works with additional clinical and support staff to ensure safe, effective, quality person-centered care.
Summary of Duties:
Provides all care in accordance with state and federal law as well as PCI policies, standards of practice, and prescribed workflows.
Provides direct patient care in the Infusion Suite and Triage Department as assigned by Nurse Team Leaders and Clinical Managers.
Displays willingness and flexibility to travel to other areas and locations as needs require.
Conducts patient interviews and nursing assessments to develop, implement, and evaluate a nursing plan of care. Interviews and assessments may be in person or via telephone.
Demonstrates proficiency in venipuncture and management of vascular access devices.
Demonstrates knowledge of normal laboratory values and communicates appropriately with physicians or other healthcare providers when lab values are abnormal or concerning given an individual’s clinical condition.
Performs therapeutic phlebotomy.
Demonstrates proficiency in independent order verification for chemotherapy and immunotherapy orders.
Administers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other medications (oral, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous routes) in accordance with physician and advanced practitioner orders.
Utilizing available software, documents all patient interventions in real time. Interventions include but are not limited to: medication administration, procedures, virtual or face-to-face education or instruction, referrals to other specialties, organizations, and support services, and phone conversations with patients or other agents.
Follows protocols for the safe handling of biohazardous materials and hazardous drugs.
Assists physicians or advanced practitioners with patient exams or procedures.
Under the direct supervision of a physician, administers agents for conscious sedation and monitors sedated patients per PCI policy.
Responds to emergency situations in PCI offices as directed by PCI policies.
Responds to information requests from patients, care partners, and third-party agents and organizations.
Educates patients and care partners on plan of care. This care may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or other medications. It may also include procedures and referrals.
Monitor prescription requests and consults with physicians and advanced practitioners regarding approval or denial. Communicates approvals and denials with patients and pharmacies.
Provides psycho-social and emotional support to patients and care partners.
Recognizes the roles of the interdisciplinary team, patient and family care partners and utilizes them appropriately as resources in planning patient care.
Coordinates referrals to support services as applicable.
Provides clinical information to the Revenue Cycle Management Department as requested for the purposes of claims and authorizations.
Participates in prescribed research training exercises to develop a proficient understanding of clinical trials. Applies knowledge gained to execute tasks prescribed by the trial.
Serves as a liaison to third party outpatient service departments and organizations to coordinate procedures, medication delivery, and other specified care.
Communicates effectively with patients, care partners, members of the healthcare team, and third-party agents or organizations.
Serves as a resource to colleagues and as a preceptor to new employees as directed by nursing leadership.
Serves as a relief team leader as directed by nursing leadership.
Maintains a safe, clean work environment.
Manages time effectively and delegates responsibility as appropriate.
Utilizes resources in a responsible manner with a focus on cost containment.
Accepts personal responsibility for professional development and growth.
Respects and maintains confidential information. Demonstrates proficiency in HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) concepts.
Attends prescribed classes and trainings as required by the organization and the clinical department.
Performs related work as directed by the organization’s management team.
REQUIREMENTS:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of GA.
BLS Certification
Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred but not required.
ONS chemotherapy/immunotherapy provider course certification preferred
Proficiency in central line care and venipuncture preferred. Knowledge of professional Registered Nurse (RN) theory and practice to implement and evaluate patient care
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, medical staff and the public
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
Ability to work in a changing, multiple-demand setting in order to prioritize a large volume of work and complete work efficiently.
Good computer skills and knowledge of EHR systems.
Some travel is required-very intermittent.
Piedmont Cancer Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Hematology
Oncology
Physical Setting:
Clinic
Outpatient
Work Location: In person
HIPAA Requirements: Clinical Nurse will have access to PHI and ePHI in the course of his/her duties. Applying the minimum necessary standard of HIPAA, this employee has access to the minimum amount of designated record sets required to perform his or her duties.